June bug
Americannoun
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Also called May beetle. any of several large, brown beetles of the genus Phyllophaga, of the scarab family, appearing in late spring and early summer.
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Chiefly Northern and North Midland U.S. a firefly.
noun
Etymology
Origin of June bug
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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Lost in Pioneer Square, she had veered toward the neon sign like a June bug toward a flame.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 13, 2020
Largemouth bass are good on medium-sized crankbaits, June bug or watermelon colored plastic worms, bladed jigs, and swimbaits.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 21, 2020
There is also the time when a giant June bug landed on the field during a game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2016
"It's going to infuriate the environmentalists who are going to be on this like a duck on a June bug," Dingell said.
From Reuters ● Feb. 8, 2012
He looked up from the June bug he had caught and tied to a string.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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