Shining flower beetles
- Pronunciation
- /SHIN-ing FLOU-er BEE-tuhls/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Shining flower beetle
- Plural
- Shining flower beetles
Definition
Beetles belonging to the family Phalacridae (order Coleoptera).
Etymology
From the Latin word 'phalacris', potentially referring to their lustrous appearance, and their association with flowers.
Example
Shining flower beetles are known for their bright, metallic coloration.