scutellerid

1 of 2

adjective

scu·​tel·​ler·​id

sk(y)üˈtelərə̇d

: of or relating to the Scutelleridae

scutellerid

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: an insect of the family Scutelleridae

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

New Latin Scutelleridae

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