lamprima

[Gr. lampreimōn =clad in splendid robes; lampros =bright.] Entom.: The typical genus or the sub-family Lam primine (q. v.). It is of splendid hue, and is from Australia. lăm-pri-mi-næ, s. pl. [Mod. Latin, ., lam prim (a); Lat. pl. adj. suff. -inæ.] Entom.: A sub-family of Lucanide (Stag beetles). They are distinguished for their metallic splendor. IMG:content-0344.png:[blocks in formation]