meloid
/ˈmɛlɔɪd/(also meloïd) Entomology
noun
A beetle of the family Meloidae, which includes oil beetles and blister beetles.
adjective
Of or relating to the family Meloidae.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in American Naturalist. From scientific Latin Meloidae, family name from Meloe + -idae.