Banana weevil

Pronunciation
/BAN-na WEE-vil/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Banana weevil
Plural
Banana weevils

Definition

The banana weevil (Cosmopolites sordidus) is a major pest of bananas and other cultivated crops worldwide.

Etymology

Example

The banana weevil's larvae feed on the rhizome and pseudostem of banana plants, causing significant yield losses.

Related Terms

  • Banana pests
  • Insect pests
  • Rhizome
  • Pseudostem

Usage Notes

The term 'banana weevil' refers specifically to Cosmopolites sordidus. Other weevils that attack bananas may be referred to by their specific names.