Boll weevil

Pronunciation
/BOLL WEE-vil/
Category
Entomology
Singular
Boll weevil
Plural
Boll weevils

Definition

The common name for *Anthonomus grandis* Boheman, a species of snout beetle that is a major agricultural pest.

Etymology

Example

Boll weevils are known to feed on cotton crops and cause significant damage.

Related Terms

  • Cotton
  • Pest control
  • Agriculture