1. of, relating to, or belonging to the order Coleoptera of insects, which includes beetles and weevils
Usage: technical; zoology

Examples

• The coleopterous insects in the collection included over two hundred beetle species.
• Entomologists study coleopterous characteristics such as hardened forewings and specialized mouthparts.
• The museum's coleopterous exhibit showcased the diversity of beetles from around the world.
• Many coleopterous species play important roles in forest ecosystems as decomposers.
• The researcher identified several new coleopterous families during the expedition.