gold beetle

noun

any of several beetles having a golden luster, as a chrysomelid, Metriona bicolor, that feeds on morning glories and roses.

Also called goldbug.

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British Dictionary definitions for gold beetle

gold beetle

goldbug

noun

any American beetle of the family Chrysomelidae having a bright metallic lustre

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