Definition of "meloid" in Englisch

noun

1. (zoology) Any beetle of the taxonomic family Meloidae; a blister beetle.

   • 2009, "Coleoptera", entry in Vincent H. Resh, Ring T. Cardé (editors), Encyclopedia of Insects, page 198, Although meloids are known to produce cantharidin, transfer of this compound during meloid mating has not been documented.