picnic beetle

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What does picnic beetle mean?

Any of various sap-feeding predatory beetles of the genus Glischrochilus.

Where does picnic beetle come from?

So called because they are attracted to ripening fruit, beer, wine, etc. and thus may be a pest at picnics.

How to pronounce picnic beetle

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