beetle
US /ˈbiː.t̬əl/
UK /ˈbiː.t̬əl/

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coleottero
an insect of an order distinguished by forewings that are hardened and form a protective covering for the hindwings and by biting mouthparts.
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A large black beetle crawled across the path.
Un grosso coleottero nero strisciò sul sentiero.
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Some types of beetles are considered pests.
Alcuni tipi di coleotteri sono considerati parassiti.