"golden beetle" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: golden beetles [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} golden beetle (plural golden beetles)
  1. Any of various members of the Chrysomela genus of coleopterous insects, having striking metallic colours. Categories (lifeform): Chrysomeloid beetles

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