carabid

noun

ca·​ra·​bid ˈker-ə-bəd How to pronounce carabid (audio)
ˈka-rə-, 
kə-ˈra-bəd How to pronounce carabid (audio)
: ground beetle

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Predation of amphibians by carabid beetles of the genus Epomis found in the central coastal plain of Israel. — Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 21 Sep. 2011 These native flora islands could also be a resource for helpful insects such as carabid beetles, which feed on crop-destroying aphids and thus help protect the surrounding wheat fields. — Gemma Conroy, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2021 That researcher wrote a report just on Mount Mansfield’s carabid beetles, and Narango’s team is identifying each species to compare results. — Madeline Bodin, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

ultimately from Greek karabos horned beetle

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of carabid was in 1880

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“Carabid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carabid. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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