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Sparkler :: Sparkler (n.) A tiger beetle.

Clavicornes :: Clavicornes (n. pl.) A group of beetles having club-shaped antennae.

Dynastidan :: Dynastidan (n.) One of a group of gigantic, horned beetles, including Dynastus Neptunus, and the Hercules beetle (D. Hercules) of tropical America, which grow to be six inches in length..

Palpator :: Palpator (n.) One of a family of clavicorn beetles, including those which have very long maxillary palpi..

Ladybird :: Ladybird (n.) Any one of numerous species of small beetles of the genus Coccinella and allied genera (family Coccinellidae); -- called also ladybug, ladyclock, lady cow, lady fly, and lady beetle. Coccinella seplempunctata in one of the common European species. See Coccinella..

Staghound :: Stag-horned (a.) Having the mandibles large and palmate, or branched somewhat like the antlers of a stag; -- said of certain beetles..

Beetled :: Beetled (imp. & p. p.) of Beetl.

Taxicorn :: Taxicorn (n.) One of a family of beetles (Taxicornes) whose antennae are largest at the tip. Also used adjectively.

Scarabee :: Scarabee (n.) A stylized representation of a scarab beetle in stone or faience; -- a symbol of resurrection, used by the ancient Egyptians as an ornament or a talisman, and in modern times used in jewelry, usually by engraving designs on cabuchon stones. Also used attributively; as, a scarab bracelet [a bracelet containing scarabs]; a scarab [the carved stone itelf]..

Trachelidan :: Trachelidan (n.) Any one of a tribe of beetles (Trachelides) which have the head supported on a pedicel. The oil beetles and the Cantharides are examples.

Beetle-browed :: Beetle-browed () Having prominent, overhanging brows; hence, lowering or sullen..

Anthrenus :: Anthrenus (n.) A genus of small beetles, several of which, in the larval state, are very destructive to woolen goods, fur, etc. The common museum pest is A. varius; the carpet beetle is A. scrophulariae. The larvae are commonly confounded with moths..

Cucujo :: Cucujo (n.) The fire beetle of Mexico and the West Indies.

Necrophagan :: Necrophagan (n.) Any species of a tribe (Necrophaga) of beetles which, in the larval state, feed on carrion; a burying beetle..

Figeater :: Figeater (n.) A large beetle (Allorhina nitida) which in the Southern United States destroys figs. The elytra are velvety green with pale borders.

Ambulator :: Ambulator (n.) A beetle of the genus Lamia.

Beetle :: Beetle (v. i.) To extend over and beyond the base or support; to overhang; to jut.

Click Beetle :: Click beetle () See Elater.

Snapper :: Snapper (n.) A snap beetle.

Beetle :: Beetle (v. t.) A machine in which fabrics are subjected to a hammering process while passing over rollers, as in cotton mills; -- called also beetling machine..

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