1. a type of beetle that feeds on leaves and flowers, especially at night

Examples

• The chafer beetles were eating the rose petals in the garden.
• We found several chafers clinging to the oak leaves.
• The cockchafer is a common type of chafer in Europe.
• Chafers are attracted to lights at night.
• The gardener sprayed to control the chafer infestation.
• Large chafers buzzed around the porch light.