English Explanatory Dictionary

picnic beetle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of various sap-feeding predatory beetles of the genus Glischrochilus.

Word forms

picnic beetle picnic beetles

Etymology

So called because they are attracted to ripening fruit, beer, wine, etc. and thus may be a pest at picnics.

Synonyms

beer bug picnic bug
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