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Genus Melolontha

Description:

Genus Melolontha refers to a group of beetles commonly known as cockchafers or melolontha. This genus belongs to the family Scarabaeidae and comprises several species found mainly in Europe and Asia. Cockchafers are known for their large size, typically measuring around one to one and a half inches.

Sample Sentences:

1. Noun: The genus Melolontha includes various species of cockchafers, such as Melolontha melolontha and Melolontha hippocastani.

2. Verb: If you observe closely, you can spot cockchafers of the genus Melolontha crawling in the garden soil.

3. Adjective: During spring, the Melolontha beetle larvae can be seen emerging from the ground.

4. Adverb: The beetles of the genus Melolontha fly swiftly through the night sky.

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