The attraction which prevents the moon from running away may be likened to a string tied to the claws of a cockchafer.
"In Search of a Son"
William Shepard Walsh
The Valiant arrived first with bad news; and then Mr. Hall, of the cockchafer, went to Admiral McBride, and informed him that the whole of Sir James Saumarez' squadron was taken.
"Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I"
Sir John Ross
Does not Lavater say that even a cockchafer and a dish of tea have a physiognomy?"
"Tales & Novels, Vol. IX [Contents: Harrington; Thoughts on Bores; Ormond]"
Maria Edgeworth