Definition

Noun: 1. A type of beetle characterized by an elongated body and extremely long antennae: This term refers specifically to beetles belonging to the family Cerambycidae. The most distinctive feature of these insects is their antennae, which are often as long as or longer than their body.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The forestry student carefully documented the longicorn beetle she found on the old log.
  • A large longicorn beetle, with antennae sweeping back over its wings, landed on the porch light.

Advanced Usage

• The term "longicorn" is derived from Latin roots meaning "long horn," directly referring to the long antennae.
• In scientific or entomological contexts, "longicorn beetle" is synonymous with the common name "longhorn beetle."

Variants and Related Words

• Longhorn beetle (n): An alternative common name for the same family of insects (Cerambycidae).
• Cerambycid (n): The formal scientific term for a member of the Cerambycidae family.

Synonyms

• Longhorn beetle
• Cerambycid (technical/scientific)

Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs)

• Antennae (n): The long, slender sensory appendages on the head of the beetle.
• Borer (n): Many longicorn beetle larvae are wood-borers, tunneling into trees and timber.

Noun

1. long-bodied beetle having very long antennae