chrysomelid

1. (entomology) Any leaf beetle of the family Chrysomelidae.Examples: "There was a paucity of chrysomelids at Greek sites and a distinctively northern faunal composition at sites north of Poland."; "Working the low areas around the parking lot, I beat a fair number and diversity of beetles and hemipterans—mostly chrysomelids—but only a single Agrilus sp. off of Prosopis glandulosa."; "Chrysomelids use their faeces as a biomaterial for constructions and self-decoration behaviours that serve as defensive coats, mobile debris shields, and protective domiciles."