Rain beetles

Pronunciation
/RAIN beet-le/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Rain beetle
Plural
Rain beetles

Definition

A common name for beetles belonging to the genus Pleocoma (family Pleocomidae) that emerge during the rainy season.

Etymology

From the association with rain and their tendency to emerge after rainfall.

Example

Rain beetles are known for their emergence during rainy periods, often appearing after the first autumn rains.

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