rose beetle
/ˈrəʊz ˌbiːtl/noun
1= rose chafer.
2 North American = rose chafer.
3 North American. With distinguishing word: any of several weevils (family Curculionidae) which are injurious to roses and other plants; especially (in full Fuller rose beetle) Pantomorus cervinus.
Origin
Mid 18th century. From rose + beetle.
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