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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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
tumblebug	This was mentioned twice, so the same context and examples apply as above. Look at that tumblebug rolling its prize across the yard.
dung beetle	Used in scientific, educational, and general contexts when specifically discussing beetles that roll or feed on dung. Dung beetles play a crucial role in nutrient cycling in many ecosystems.
scarab beetle	Used when referring to beetles that are part of the Scarabaeidae family, often in scientific contexts or when talking about their cultural significance, such as in ancient Egypt. The scarab beetle was a symbol of rebirth in ancient Egyptian culture.

Word

Description / Examples

tumblebug

This was mentioned twice, so the same context and examples apply as above.

Look at that tumblebug rolling its prize across the yard.

dung beetle

Used in scientific, educational, and general contexts when specifically discussing beetles that roll or feed on dung.

Dung beetles play a crucial role in nutrient cycling in many ecosystems.

scarab beetle

Used when referring to beetles that are part of the Scarabaeidae family, often in scientific contexts or when talking about their cultural significance, such as in ancient Egypt.

The scarab beetle was a symbol of rebirth in ancient Egyptian culture.

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.