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MAY BEETLE

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There are 2 meanings of the phrase May Beetle.

May Beetle - as a noun

Any of various large european beetles destructive to vegetation as both larvae and adult

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cockchafer26may bugmelolontha melolontha

Any of various large usually brown north american leaf-eating beetles common in late spring; the larvae feed on roots of grasses etc.

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
june beetlejune bugmay bug
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
scarabaean14scarabaeid15scarabaeid beetle
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Example Sentences

"The children were delighted to find a beautiful may beetle in the garden."
"During summer evenings, you can often hear the buzzing sound of a may beetle flying by."
"The may beetle is known for its large size and distinctive brown color."
"The farmer noticed that the may beetles were damaging his crops."
"I accidentally stepped on a may beetle while walking in the woods."
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