passalus

/pəˈsɔːləs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of scarab beetles, typically found in decaying wood or plant material.

“The entomologist carefully identified the beetle as a Passalus species, known for their unique habit of inhabiting decaying logs.”

Synonyms

  • dung beetle
  • scarab beetle

Antonyms

  • beetle-free
  • pest-free