gold beetle


noun

any of several beetles having a golden luster, as a chrysomelid, Metriona bicolor, that feeds on morning glories and roses.
Also called goldbug.

British Dictionary definitions for gold beetle

gold beetle

goldbug

/ (ˈɡəʊldˌbʌɡ) /

noun

any American beetle of the family Chrysomelidae having a bright metallic lustre