dorbeetle

A noun referring to an Old World dung beetle known for flying with a droning sound.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das einen alten, laut brummenden Mistkäfer bezeichnet, der für sein surrendes Fluggeräusch bekannt ist.

1. Dung beetle C2 formal british scientific

   An Old World dung beetle, typically of the genus Geotrupes, known for flying with a loud, droning sound.

   • The dorbeetle buzzed loudly as it flew over the meadow.
   • Farmers often see dorbeetles near livestock pastures.
   • The dorbeetle's droning flight is a familiar sound in the countryside.

   🇩🇪Mistkäfer

   Synonyme: clock