1. Beetles of the family Scarabaeidae, characterized by antennae with leaf-like or plate-like segments that can be fanned open; includes dung beetles, June bugs, and rhinoceros beetles.
Usage: plural form; also called scarab beetles; entomology term

Examples

• Lamellicorns are among the largest and most diverse beetles found in temperate and tropical regions.
• The dung beetle is one of the most well-known lamellicorns due to its role in decomposition.
• Entomologists study lamellicorns to understand beetle evolution and behavior.
• Many lamellicorns are attracted to lights at night during their breeding season.
• The rhinoceros beetle, a type of lamellicorn, can lift objects many times its own weight.