rose beetle
AmericanEtymology
Origin of rose beetle
First recorded in 1775–85
Example Sentences
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The destruction of the red rose beetle is simple, according to a circular recently issued by the Minnesota state entomologist, University Farm, St. Paul.
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The same, keeping on the watch for all previous insects but the rose beetle; this will have left.
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