Reticulated beetles
- Pronunciation
- /re-ti-kew-LAY-ted beet-le/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Reticulated beetle
- Plural
- Reticulated beetles
Definition
A group of beetles characterized by a network or reticulum of markings on their elytra.
Etymology
From the Latin words 'reticulatus', meaning 'netted' or 'networked', and 'beetles'.
Example
The reticulated beetles are known for their intricate wing patterns, often resembling a delicate web.