1. a beetle of the family Meloidae, including blister beetles and oil beetles
Usage: entomology

1. of or relating to beetles of the family Meloidae
Usage: entomology

Examples

• The meloid beetle secretes a toxic substance when threatened.
• Researchers studied the meloid species found in desert regions.
• The meloid family includes many agriculturally important pest species.
• This meloid characteristic helps distinguish them from other beetle families.
• The garden was infested with meloid beetles that damaged the crops.
• Scientists identified several new meloid species in the tropical forest.