| bark beetle |
a small weevil, the adults and larvae of which burrow under the bark of conifers and other trees to feed on the inner bark, often causing great damage. |
| beetle-browed |
having eyebrows that are bushy or joined together. [2 definitions] |
| bombardier beetle |
any of several beetles that spray an acrid, irritating fluid from the abdomen as a method of self-defense. |
| carpet beetle |
any of several small beetles whose larvae feed on and damage furs and woolens. |
| click beetle |
any of several related beetles that are able to spring into an upright position from being on their backs, and that make a clicking sound when so springing. |
| Colorado beetle |
a black and yellow beetle that eats potatoes and other plants. |
| dung beetle |
any of various beetles that feed on and breed in dung; scarab. |
| ground beetle |
any of numerous, usu. dark beetles that are often found under rocks, fallen logs, or debris and that feed on other insects. |
| Japanese beetle |
a shiny green and brown beetle, originally from Asia, that eats the leaves, fruits, flowers, and roots of plants. |
| potato beetle |
a small black and yellow beetle that is harmful to potatoes and other crops; Colorado beetle. |
| snout beetle |
any of several weevils having an elongated snout. |
| stag beetle |
any of numerous large beetles, the males of which have long, antlerlike mandibles. |
| tiger beetle |
any of numerous usu. bright-colored active beetles that prey on other insects. |
| water beetle |
any of various aquatic beetles, characterized by a smooth oval body and flattened or fringed hind legs adapted for swimming. |
| whirligig beetle |
any of numerous beetles that dart about in circles on the surfaces of ponds, streams, and the like. |