Macrodactylus
- noun
- Specialized
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Macrodactylus
- Researchers studied the habitat preferences of Macrodactylus species across different regions.
Examples
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Several agricultural pests in North America belong to the genus Macrodactylus.
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The Macrodactylus beetle is often found feeding on grapevine leaves during the summer months.
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Look at that Macrodactylus!
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The Macrodactylus beetle is often seen in gardens during the summer.
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The Macrodactylus beetle is often found feeding on grapevine leaves during the summer months.
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Several agricultural pests in North America belong to the genus Macrodactylus.
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The Macrodactylus beetle is often seen in gardens during the summer.
Synonyms
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A large brown beetle seen in late spring that often flies to lights
A brown beetle like a May bug that often damages plants
A large beetle that appears in late spring whose larvae eat plant roots and can damage lawns
A large brown beetle that appears in late spring and whose young eat plant roots
A large brown beetle that appears in late spring and whose larvae eat grass roots
A small insect that eats the leaves and flowers of roses
A small shiny green beetle whose young eat roots and adults eat leaves and flowers
Compounds
- Specialized
A North American beetle whose young eat roots and adults eat leaves and flowers of garden plants
Surface Forms
Etymology
Macrodactylus comes from Greek parts macro- meaning 'large' and -dactylus meaning 'finger' or 'toe'. A helpful image is a 'big-fingered' beetle, which fits this group because many species have long leg parts, so the name points to their shape.