long-horned beetle
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Definition
Noun 1. A type of beetle characterized by an elongated body and extremely long antennae: This is the common name for beetles belonging to the family Cerambycidae. The defining feature is their antennae, which are often as long as or longer than their body.
Usage
The term "long-horned beetle" is used to identify and describe this specific family of insects, often in contexts related to entomology, forestry, agriculture, or gardening. * The forestry service is monitoring for signs of the invasive Asian long-horned beetle. * We found a large long-horned beetle on the oak tree; its antennae were remarkable.
Advanced Usage
- As a subject of study: The term is frequently used in scientific and pest management discussions.
- The life cycle of the long-horned beetle involves larval stages that bore into wood.
Variants and Related Words
- Longicorn: (noun) A less common synonym for long-horned beetle, derived from the family name Cerambycidae.
- Cerambycid: (noun) The formal, scientific term for a member of the family Cerambycidae.
Synonyms
- Longicorn
- Cerambycid beetle
Related Terms (Contextual)
- Wood-borer: This is a descriptive term for the larval stage of many long-horned beetles, which tunnel into wood. It is not a synonym for the adult beetle itself.
- Antennae: The long, segmented sensory organs that are the beetle's most distinctive feature.
Noun
- long-bodied beetle having very long antennae