Hornbug

Hornbug
Hornbug Horn"bug`, n. (Zo["o]l.) A large nocturnal beetle of the genus {Lucanus} (as {Lucanus capreolus}, and {Lucanus dama}), having long, curved upper jaws, resembling a sickle. The grubs are found in the trunks of old trees. [1913 Webster]

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  • hornbug — hornˈbug noun (US) A stag beetle • • • Main Entry: ↑horn …   Useful english dictionary

  • Lucanus capreolus — Hornbug Horn bug , n. (Zo[ o]l.) A large nocturnal beetle of the genus {Lucanus} (as {Lucanus capreolus}, and {Lucanus dama}), having long, curved upper jaws, resembling a sickle. The grubs are found in the trunks of old trees. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Lucanus dama — Hornbug Horn bug , n. (Zo[ o]l.) A large nocturnal beetle of the genus {Lucanus} (as {Lucanus capreolus}, and {Lucanus dama}), having long, curved upper jaws, resembling a sickle. The grubs are found in the trunks of old trees. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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