picnic beetle
picnic beetle · picnic beetles
Any of various sap-feeding predatory beetles of the genus GlischrochilusAny of various sap-feeding predatory beetles of the genus Glischrochilus.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of various sap-feeding predatory beetles of the genus Glischrochilus.
Origin
So called because they are attracted to ripening fruit, beer, wine, etc. and thus may be aSo called because they are attracted to ripening fruit, beer, wine, etc. and thus may be a pest at picnics.
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Forms
plural: picnic beetles| Singular | picnic beetle |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsSee also
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