Nitidulidae
plural noun
Nit·i·du·li·dae
ˌnitəˈd(y)üləˌdē
: a family of small beetles having 5-jointed tarsi and antennae ending in a 3-jointed clavate expansion, including some that are believed to be vectors of the oak wilt fungus, and having larvae that develop usually in decaying vegetation but sometimes attack healthy plants
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“Nitidulidae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nitidulidae. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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