Banana pseudostem weevil

Pronunciation
/BAN-na soo-dose-TEHM WEE-vil/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Banana pseudostem weevil
Plural
Banana pseudostem weevils

Definition

A pest of banana and Manila hemp, characterized by its superficial resemblance to the banana weevil but larger size and exposed abdomen.

Etymology

From the Greek words 'pseudo' meaning 'false' and 'stem' referring to the part of the plant, combined with the English word 'weevil'.

Example

The banana pseudostem weevil, Odoiporous longicollis, is a significant pest in parts of Asia.

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