Alfalfa Weevil

Pronunciation
/al-FAL-fa WEE-vil/
Category
Entomology
Singular
Alfalfa Weevil
Plural
Alfalfa Weevils

Definition

A major pest of alfalfa, particularly in Europe, the Middle East, and North America. It overwinters as adults in soil near fields and lays eggs in stems.

Etymology

From the genus *Hypera* (species: *Hypera postica*) and its association with alfalfa.

Example

The alfalfa weevil is a major pest of alfalfa crops worldwide.

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