beetle

Example Sentences

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A tiny beetle responsible for killing hundreds of thousands of oak trees in Southern California has reached Ventura County, marking a troubling expansion.

From Los Angeles Times

That could be it for the day: three licks of dew and a beetle.

From Literature

The scientists asked whether the beetles could reuse the tree's defensive chemicals to protect themselves from fungal infections.

From Science Daily

For instance, a pair of jewel-toned beetles she picked up made an ideal centerpiece for a regal bib necklace.

From Los Angeles Times

As Europe seeks to curb its dependence on China for rare earths, plans to mine the continent's biggest deposit have hit a roadblock over fears that mining operations could harm endangered beetles, mosses and mushrooms.

From Barron's