scarab beetle; pest insect
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scarab beetle; chafer; any of various metallic-colored beetles
neutralA common name for a large group of beetles (subfamily Rutelinae, Scarabaeidae). The larvae, called '蛴螬' (qí cáo), are soil-dwelling grubs that feed on plant roots and are serious agricultural pests. The adult beetles often have a shiny, metallic appearance.
Huā花
yuán园
lǐ里
fēi飞
lái来
le了
yī一
zhī只
piào漂
liang亮
de的
jīn金
guī龟
zǐ子
。
A beautiful scarab beetle flew into the garden.
Jīn金
guī龟
zǐ子
de的
yòu幼
chóng虫
huì会
wēi危
hài害
zhuāng庄
jia稼
de的
gēn根
bù部
。
The larvae of the scarab beetle can damage the roots of crops.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
jīn金
guī龟
zǐ子
de的
wài外
ké壳
zài在
yáng阳
guāng光
xià下
shǎn闪
zhe着
lǜ绿
guāng光
。
This type of scarab beetle's shell glows green in the sunlight.
Nóng农
mín民
yòng用
nóng农
yào药
lái来
fáng防
zhì治
jīn金
guī龟
zǐ子
。
Farmers use pesticides to control scarab beetles.