mimic beetle

noun

A beetle that feigns death when disturbed, especially the species of Hister and allied genera.

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Meanings

nounmimic beetle (plural mimic beetles)

plural mimic beetles

  1. A beetle that feigns death when disturbed, especially the species of Hister and allied genera.
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