Compsocephalus

Translingual

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κομψός (kompsós, “nice, elegant; pleasant”) +‎ -cephalus (“head”, from Ancient Greek κεφᾰλή (kephălḗ)).

Proper noun

Compsocephalus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Scarabaeidae – certain flower chafers with slight to moderate metallic sheens.

See also

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