Machadorythidae
- Pronunciation
- /mak-ah-DOR-ee-thee-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Machadorythidae
- Plural
- Machadorythidae
Definition
A family of small, slender-bodied, terrestrial carabid beetles known as 'machadorythids'.
Etymology
Named after the type genus, *Machadorythus*. The etymology is unclear as it does not directly translate from Greek.
Example
The Machadorythidae are often found in tropical forests and grasslands.