Pronunciation: ˌ kri-s ə - ' me-l ə d, - ' m ē -
Function: noun
Etymology: ultimately from Greek chrysom ē lolonth ē golden cockchafer
Date: circa 1904
: any of a large family (Chrysomelidae) of small, usually oval and smooth, shining, and brightly colored beetles (as the Colorado potato beetle)
– chrysomelid adjective