chafer
Scarab family member
A chafer is a beetle, particularly one of the large, heavy-bodied scarab beetles whose larvae feed on plant roots.
The cockchafer and rose chafer are common examples.
The word appears mostly in entomological contexts or older literature: The chafers droned in the summer dusk.
Beetle held sacred anciently
- grubFood or larva
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
- cockchaferLarge scarab-family beetle
- June bugNocturnal summer scarab
dung beetle · Japanese beetle · antenna · mandibles · exoskeleton · metamorphosis · entomology · deciduous
Pest takeover situation
- lawn damageInjury to grass
- crop damageHarm to cultivated plants
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
- pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms
garden pest · horticulture · agriculture · plant damage · nematodes · biological control · traps · pheromones
Aerial journey by aircraft
- swarmingGathering in large numbers
- duskDimming after sundown
- twilightLight after sunset
- crepuscularRelating to dusk
lamplight · buzzing · droning · nightfall · evening · emergence
Tremulous, wavering light
- sheenSoft surface luster
- metallicResembling ore-based elements
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- greenColor of vegetation
copper · golden · lustrous · glossy · carapace · iridescence · jewel beetle · reflective
Coal-filled bedsheet heater
- brazierCoal-burning metal container
- serving dishContainer for presenting food
- buffetSelf-service meal display
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
catering · hot coals · fondue · hospitality · entertaining · food warmer
scarab
Beetle held sacred anciently
- grubFood or larva
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
- cockchaferLarge scarab-family beetle
June bug · dung beetle · Japanese beetle · antenna · mandibles · exoskeleton · metamorphosis · entomology · deciduous · foliage
infestation
Pest takeover situation
- lawn damageInjury to grass
- crop damageHarm to cultivated plants
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
pesticide · garden pest · horticulture · agriculture · plant damage · nematodes · biological control · traps · pheromones · prevention
flight
Aerial journey by aircraft
crepuscular · lamplight · buzzing · droning · nightfall · evening · emergence
shimmer
Tremulous, wavering light
green · copper · golden · lustrous · glossy · carapace · iridescence · jewel beetle · reflective · colorful
warming pan
Coal-filled bedsheet heater
- brazierCoal-burning metal container
- serving dishContainer for presenting food
- buffetSelf-service meal display
banquet · catering · hot coals · fondue · hospitality · entertaining · food warmer
- beetlesbeetle, beetles, scarab beetle, scarab, scarabs
- catering equipmentsteam table, bain marie, bain-marie, food warmer, buffet table
- lawn pestsgrub, white grub, armyworm, cutworm, mole cricket
- plant pestsaphids, aphid, caterpillar, mealybugs, mites
- scarab beetlesscarab, scarab beetle, dung beetle, rhinoceros beetle, June beetle
- grubchow, eats, nosh, fare, meal
chaferweevil
Snouted crop beetle
longhorn beetle · ground beetle · click beetle · ladybug · firefly
- chafing dishHeated vessel for serving
- chafing dishesHeated serving containers