tiger beetle
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- noun
- /ˈtaɪɡər ˈbiːtəl/
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- More recent work has focused on North American tiger beetles (Cicindelidae) and their distribution, ecology, and conservation.
- tiger beetle in sand
And and under the western red bellied tiger beetle is the phrase larval biology unknown.
- And and under the western red bellied tiger beetle is the phrase larval biology unknown.
Examples
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The tiger beetle is known for its incredible speed as it chases down other insects.
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We queried 35 pro-am colleagues with widely respected publication records in taxonomy, natural history, and the distribution of tiger beetles and birds with the question, "What do you need from professional taxonomists to make yourself more effective and happy as an amateur taxonomist?"
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And and under the western red bellied tiger beetle is the phrase larval biology unknown.
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Blue: THEY LOVE THE SUN, THESE TIGER BEETLES.
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Brightly colored, the tiger beetle stands out as it hunts on sandy beaches.
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While walking in the park, I spotted a tiger beetle darting after an ant.
Synonyms
A type of brightly colored, fast-moving insect called a tiger beetle
A family of bright, fast beetles that hunt other insects
A group of beetles like tiger beetles that hunt and run very fast
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Morphology
tiger + beetle
The compound 'tiger beetle' is a straightforward noun–noun combination where 'tiger' modifies 'beetle', signaling a beetle with tiger-like attributes (appearance, speed or predatory behavior). This follows common cross-linguistic naming patterns for species, so a B1 learner who knows 'tiger' and 'beetle' can reasonably infer it denotes a particular kind of beetle.
Etymology
Tiger beetle gets its name from the idea of a small beetle that hunts like a tiger. Because it runs very fast and catches other insects, the name describes 'a fast, hunting insect'.