thunderbolt beetle en · NOUN
Etymology
Named in reference to the zigzag pattern on its back.
Meanings
- (dated) A long-horned beetle (Sarosesthes fulminans) whose larva bores in the trunks of oak and chestnut trees.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| thunderbolt beetles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |