darkling beetle
(dark-ling-bee-tle)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. Any of various beetles of the family Tenebrionidae, typically found in dark places and known for their hardiness and adaptability.
Example Sentence
The darkling beetle is often found hiding under rocks or logs.
More Example Sentences
Farmers sometimes encounter the darkling beetle in their fields at night.
Synonyms
tenebrionid; black beetle; ground beetle
Antonyms
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darkling beetle
