Soft-winged flower beetles
- Pronunciation
- /MEL-ih-RID-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Soft-winged flower beetle
- Plural
- Soft-winged flower beetles
Definition
A family of beetles (Melyridae) known for their soft elytra and often vivid colors. They are commonly found on flowers, feeding on nectar and pollen.
Etymology
From the Greek 'melis', meaning 'honey', and 'rhyx', meaning 'rudder' or 'wing'.
Example
Soft-winged flower beetles are often found on flowers, feeding on nectar and pollen.