chrysomelid
/ˌkrɪsəˈmɛlɪd/
noun
- A beetle of the family Chrysomelidae, commonly known as leaf beetles, which feed on plant leaves.
- The gardener spotted a shiny chrysomelid on the rose bush.
- Chrysomelids are often brightly colored and can be pests in vegetable gardens.
- A single chrysomelid can strip a small plant of its leaves in a few days.