Tumblebug: meaning, definitions and examples

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tumblebug

 

[ ˈtʌmbəlˌbʌɡ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

insect

A tumblebug is a type of dung beetle that rolls balls of dung to use as a food source or to lay eggs in.

Synonyms

dung beetle, scarab beetle

Examples of usage

  • The tumblebug rolled the dung ball across the field.
  • Tumblebugs play an important role in recycling nutrients in the ecosystem.

Translations

Translations of the word "tumblebug" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tumblebug

🇮🇳 tumblebug

🇩🇪 Mistkäfer

🇮🇩 tumblebug

🇺🇦 гнойовий жук

🇵🇱 żuk gnojowy

🇯🇵 糞転がし (ふんころがし)

🇫🇷 scarabée bousier

🇪🇸 escarabajo pelotero

🇹🇷 tezek böceği

🇰🇷 똥벌레

🇸🇦 خنفساء الجعران

🇨🇿 hnojný brouk

🇸🇰 hnojný chrobák

🇨🇳 蜣螂 (qiāngláng)

🇸🇮 gnojni hrošč

🇮🇸 tumblebug

🇰🇿 қи қоңызы

🇬🇪 გრძელფეხა ხოჭო (grdzelfekha khocho)

🇦🇿 tumblebug

🇲🇽 escarabajo pelotero

Etymology

The word 'tumblebug' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'tumble' with 'bug' to describe the beetle's behavior of rolling dung balls. Dung beetles have been known for their beneficial role in agriculture and ecology for centuries, with various species being found worldwide. Tumblebugs are fascinating creatures that help maintain the balance of ecosystems by recycling organic matter.

See also: tumbler, tumbling.