thunderbolt beetle

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What does thunderbolt beetle mean?

A long-horned beetle (Sarosesthes fulminans) whose larva bores in the trunks of oak and chestnut trees.

Where does thunderbolt beetle come from?

Named in reference to the zigzag pattern on its back.

How to pronounce thunderbolt beetle

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