1. A beetle of the family Buprestidae, typically metallic in color and wood-boring in habit; a jewel beetle.
Usage: entomology; often used in scientific or agricultural contexts

Examples

• The buprestid larvae tunnel through the wood, causing damage to timber.
• Foresters monitor for buprestid infestations in pine forests.
• The iridescent buprestid is prized by insect collectors for its brilliant coloring.
• Some buprestid species are agricultural pests that affect fruit trees.
• The buprestid family includes thousands of species found worldwide.