- Fuller rose beetle
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a beetle, Pantomorus godmani, that feeds on the leaves of roses as well as on those of citrus and other fruit trees.[perh. named after A. S. Fuller (d. 1896), American horticulturist]
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Fuller rose beetle
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fuller rose beetle — noun or fuller s rose weevil Usage: usually capitalized F Etymology: perhaps after Andrew S. Fuller died 1896 American horticulturist : a small broad snouted grayish weevil (Pantomorus godmani) feeding on the leaves of numerous cultivated plants… … Useful english dictionary
rose beetle — noun a common metallic green European beetle: larvae feed on plant roots and adults on leaves and flowers of e.g. roses • Syn: ↑rose chafer, ↑Cetonia aurata • Hypernyms: ↑scarabaeid beetle, ↑scarabaeid, ↑scarabaean • Member Holonyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
rose beetle — 1. See rose chafer. 2. See Fuller rose beetle. [1775 85] * * * … Universalium
rose weevil. — See Fuller rose beetle. Also called rose beetle. * * * … Universalium
rose weevil. — See Fuller rose beetle. Also called rose beetle … Useful english dictionary
fuller's rose weevil — noun see fuller rose beetle … Useful english dictionary
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