engraver beetle
noun
Origin of engraver beetle
1First recorded in 1895–1900; so called because its boring resembles engraving
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How to use engraver beetle in a sentence
Mr. and Mrs. Engraver-Beetle make a long tunnel under the bark.
Little Busybodies | Jeanette Augustus Marks and Julia MoodyAnother pretty bit of nature's handiwork is a walking stick engraved by the engraver beetle.
The Library of Work and Play: Outdoor Work | Mary Rogers MillerRemove a bit of loose bark and ten to one you will find it carved with a more or less intricate design by the engraver beetle.
The Library of Work and Play: Outdoor Work | Mary Rogers Miller
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