Entomology Journals

noun a small arachnid belonging to the Acaridae family, commonly known as a mite

• The acarid mites were found in the carpets of the old library.
• I heard there were acarid mites in the old rug at grandma's house.
• Those acarid critters are causing havoc in the basement.
• The acarid of doubt had infested his mind, causing him to second-guess every decision.

noun a taxonomic family of crickets, commonly known as bush crickets or katydids

• The Achetidae family is a group of land snails found in various parts of the world.
• I read an interesting article about Achetidae snails and their habitats.
• Those Achetidae snails are pretty cool little creatures.
• The Achetidae family tree branches out to encompass a wide range of snail species.

noun a type of moth belonging to the family Aegeriidae

• The aegeriid moth is known for its distinctive clear wings.
• Have you ever seen an aegeriid moth before? They're pretty cool looking.
• That aegeriid moth is one funky bug!
• The aegeriid moth danced gracefully through the air, like a delicate ballerina.