buprestid
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A beetle that has bright, shiny, metal-like colors often called a jewel beetle
- noun
- /ˈbjuːprɛstɪd/
- Specialized
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buprestido
- The bright colors of the buprestid make it a favorite among insect collectors.
Examples
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Only six buprestids were represented, all in the genus Agrilus.
Academic text (2010) -
Many gardeners appreciate the beauty of the buprestid beetles in their flower beds.
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In sunlight, the buprestid beetles shimmer with metallic hues that attract attention.
Surface Forms
buprestid singular
buprestids plural
Morphology
buprestid = Buprestidae (opaque) = buprest + id
Technical derivation from the taxonomic family name; the morphological pieces are specialized and not meaningful to general learners.
Etymology
Buprestid takes its name from the scientific family Buprestidae, from the old Greek Buprestis, a name for certain beetles that shine like jewels. So a buprestid is 'a jewel beetle', known for its bright, metallic look.
