Definition of Meloe. Meaning of Meloe. Synonyms of Meloe

Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word Meloe. Also in the bottom left of the page several parts of wikipedia pages related to the word Meloe and, of course, Meloe synonyms and on the right images related to the word Meloe.

Definition of Meloe

Meloe
Meloe Mel"o*e, [ NL., fr. Gr. ? to probe a wound.] (Zo["o]l.) A genus of beetles without wings, but having short oval elytra; the oil beetles. These beetles are sometimes used instead of cantharides for raising blisters. See Oil beetle, under Oil.

Meaning of Meloe from wikipedia

- Meloe is a genus of blister beetles commonly referred to as oil beetles. The name derives from their defensive strategy: when threatened they release...
- Meloe proscarabaeus is a European oil beetle. It lives in meadows, field margins and other warm sites in all but the far north of the continent. It lacks...
- Meloë (Ancient Gr****: Μελόη) may refer to: Meloë (Isauria) Meloë (Lycia) Meloe, genus of beetles This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct...
- Meloe violaceus, the violet oil beetle, is a species of oil beetle belonging to the family Meloidae subfamily Meloinae. These beetles are present in most...
- Meloe angusticollis, commonly known as the short-winged blister beetle or oil beetle, is a species of blister beetle, native to North America. They average...
- Meloë (Ancient Gr****: Μελόη) was a town in ancient Lycia, located near Cape Kilidonia. When speaking of the bishopric of Meloë in Lycia, Le Quien ****igned...
- Meloë (Ancient Gr****: Μελόη) was a town in ancient Isauria. Meloë is a titular see of the Roman Catholic Church. Its site is tentatively located near...
- Meloe impressus is a species of blister beetle in the family Meloidae. It is found in North America. "Meloe impressus Species Information". BugGuide.net...
- Meloe americ**** is a type of blister beetle (Meloidae) found in North America. It is most relevant to the fields of agriculture and veterinary medicine...
- Meloe francisc**** is a species of blister beetle in the family Meloidae. It is found in the deserts of the southwestern United States. The larvae are...