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may beetle

/ˈmeɪ ˌbiːtəl/

翻译: 金龟子科昆虫的俗称,尤指五月金龟子(Melolontha melolontha)等春季羽化的种类,成虫体呈椭圆形,夜间活动,飞行时发出响亮的嗡嗡声,幼虫为地下害虫。

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/ˈmeɪ ˌbiːtəl/C1formalscientific
  • zh金龟子科昆虫的俗称,尤指五月金龟子(Melolontha melolontha)等春季羽化的种类,成虫体呈椭圆形,夜间活动,飞行时发出响亮的嗡嗡声,幼虫为地下害虫。

A common name for a type of beetle, specifically the cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha), known for its loud buzzing flight and nocturnal activity during late spring.

  1. Common cockchaferC1formal

    A large, brown beetle of the genus Melolontha, known for its loud buzzing flight and nocturnal activity, often appearing in late spring.

    zh五月金龟子

    • The may beetle is often seen flying around streetlights on warm May evenings.
    • Farmers sometimes consider the may beetle a pest because its larvae damage grass roots.
    • Children in some European countries play with may beetles by tying a thread to their leg.