chafer Antonyms
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Meaning of chafer
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chafer (n.)
One who chafes.
A vessel for heating water; -- hence, a dish or pan.
A kind of beetle; the cockchafer. The name is also applied to other species; as, the rose chafer.
chafer Sentence Examples
- The chafer beetle is known for its metallic green or bronze coloration.
- Gardeners often use traps to capture chafers and prevent damage to plants.
- The chafer larvae feed on the roots of grass and other plants, causing damage to lawns and gardens.
- In some regions, chafer grubs are considered pests in agricultural fields.
- Adult chafers are attracted to lights and may be found near outdoor lamps at night.
- The sound of chafer wings buzzing can be heard in gardens during the summer months.
- Birds such as starlings and blackbirds feed on chafer larvae, helping to control their populations.
- Some species of chafer beetles are valued pollinators, visiting flowers to feed on nectar.
- The presence of chafers can indicate the health of a garden ecosystem.
- Entomologists study the behavior and ecology of chafer beetles to better understand their role in ecosystems.
FAQs About the word chafer
One who chafes., A vessel for heating water; -- hence, a dish or pan., A kind of beetle; the cockchafer. The name is also applied to other species; as, the rose
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The chafer beetle is known for its metallic green or bronze coloration.
Gardeners often use traps to capture chafers and prevent damage to plants.
The chafer larvae feed on the roots of grass and other plants, causing damage to lawns and gardens.
In some regions, chafer grubs are considered pests in agricultural fields.
