Brown coffee borer
- Pronunciation
- /BROWN koh-fee BOR-er/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Brown coffee borer
- Plural
- Brown coffee borers
Definition
A major pest of coffee worldwide, characterized by its brown coloration and ability to infest coffee beans. However, the brown coffee borer is not a commonly recognized term, it might be confused with other coffee pests.
Etymology
The common name should reflect its coloring and habits similar to coffee berry borers.
Example
Brown coffee borers are responsible for significant economic losses in coffee production.
Related Terms
- Coffee pests
- Coffee berry borer
- Hypothenemus hampei
Usage Notes
The term 'brown coffee borer' might often be confused with 'coffee berry borer,' which is scientifically known as Hypothenemus hampei, a highly destructive pest of coffee that can cause significant damage to crops.