1. a large European beetle (Geotrupes stercorarius) that makes a loud buzzing sound in flight; also called a dor or lousy watchman
Usage: chiefly British; also spelled dor-beetle

Examples

• The dorbeetle emerged from the soil at dusk, its wings humming loudly.
• Children in the countryside would listen for the distinctive buzz of a dorbeetle in summer.
• The dorbeetle is a type of dung beetle that plays an important role in decomposition.
• Farmers have long been familiar with the dorbeetle and its nocturnal habits.