beetle
Example Sentences
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Flea beetles had chewed the hedge leaves to gauze.
From Literature
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Renn reached for a twig, and helped the beetle off a branch.
From Literature
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Japanese red elder plants protect their own survival by dropping fruits that contain Heterhelus beetle larvae.
From Science Daily
Of particular concern are dung-feeding insects such as flies, dung beetles, and some butterflies.
From Science Daily
Danny asked, and flicked away a winged black beetle that landed on his shoulder.
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