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Definition of Capricorn beetle

Capricorn beetle
Capricorn Cap"ri*corn, n. [L. capricornus; caper goat + cornu horn: cf. F. capricorne.] 1. (Astron.) The tenth sign of zodiac, into which the sun enters at the winter solstice, about December 21. See Tropic. The sun was entered into Capricorn. --Dryden. 2. (Astron.) A southern constellation, represented on ancient monuments by the figure of a goat, or a figure with its fore part like a fish. Capricorn beetle (Zo["o]l.), any beetle of the family Carambucid[ae]; one of the long-horned beetles. The larv[ae] usually bore into the wood or bark of trees and shrubs and are often destructive. See Girdler, Pruner.

Meaning of Capricorn beetle from wikipedia

- Cerambyx cerdo, commonly known as the great capricorn beetle or cerambyx longicorn, is a species of beetle in family Cerambycidae. It occurs in North Africa...
- Cerambyx is a genus of beetles in the family Cerambycidae (longhorn beetles). They are commonly known as capricorn beetles, as their strong, stout and...
- the jewel beetle Coraebus undatus, which lays its eggs in the cork tissue. Another harmful species of beetle is the great capricorn beetle (Cerambyx cerdo)...
- Finally, among the xylophagous insects, it is worth mentioning the great capricorn beetle (Cerambyx cerdo) visible in late spring towards sunset on the tree...
- eagle-owl, osprey, mountain hare, stoat, Coronella austriaca, great capricorn beetle, and Luc**** cervus. Visuotinė lietuvių enciklopedija, XI t. Vilnius:...
- caterpillar, was considered a delicacy by the Gr****s and Romans. The great capricorn beetle (Cerambyx cerdo syn.C. heros) is considered a strong candidate for...
- sawfly), as well as larvae of longhorn beetles (Spondylis buprestoides, Monochamus sutor) and great capricorn beetle (Cerambyx cerdo). In North America,...
- eagle-owl, osprey, mountain hare, stoat, Coronella austriaca, great capricorn beetle, and Luc**** cervus. Most rivers belong to the basin of Merkys River...
- lamprey European bitterling Great capricorn beetle Marsh fritillary Jersey tiger European stag beetle Hermit beetle Narrow-mouthed whorl snail Desmoulin's...
- kingfisher. The reserve is the only known habitat for the rare great capricorn beetle in Germany. Typical types of biotopes are mixed forests of beech and...