1. a person who studies beetles
Usage: scientific

Examples

• The coleopterist discovered three new beetle species in the Amazon rainforest.
• As a coleopterist, she spent years cataloging the beetle collection at the natural history museum.
• The university hired a coleopterist to lead their insect research program.
• Local coleopterists gathered to discuss recent findings about invasive beetle populations.
• The coleopterist used a magnifying glass to examine the beetle’s distinctive markings.
• After decades as a coleopterist, he could identify most North American beetles by sight.