: any of various scarab beetles (such as a cockchafer) that feed on leaves and flowers and whose larvae feed on plant roots
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May or June beetles: These beetles which are also called chafer beetles, are attracted to lights, according to the insect calendar.
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Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2024
Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2024
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“Chafer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chafer. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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chafer
noun
cha·fer
ˈchā-fər 
: any of various large beetles
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