Phytophaga

See also: phytophaga

Translingual

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φυτόν (phutón, plant) + φάγος (phágos, glutton, eater).

Proper noun

Phytophaga

  1. A taxonomic clade within the order Coleoptera – almost all beetles.
  2. (in italics, obsolete) A taxonomic genus within the family Cecidomyiidae – now in other genera of subfamily Cecidomyiinae of gall midges, etc.

Usage notes

  • The clade is sometimes treated as a suborder.

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References

clade of beetles