cockchafer

[US]/ˈkɒkˌtʃeɪfə/
[UK]/ˈkɑkˌtʃeɪfər/
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Translation

n.a type of beetle, often found in Europe; a European species of scarab beetle
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

cockchafer beetle

cockchafer larvae

cockchafer season

cockchafer infestation

cockchafer flight

cockchafer population

cockchafer control

cockchafer habits

cockchafer species

cockchafer behavior

Example Sentences

the cockchafer is known for its loud buzzing sound during the summer evenings.

children often collect cockchafers in the garden.

the cockchafer larvae can be harmful to crops.

many people are fascinated by the life cycle of the cockchafer.

the cockchafer is also called the may bug in some regions.

during spring, cockchafers emerge from the ground.

farmers often monitor cockchafer populations to protect their fields.

the cockchafer is an important part of the ecosystem.

some cultures consider cockchafers to be a delicacy.

people often mistake the cockchafer for other beetles.

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