Cereal stem moths
- Pronunciation
- /SER-ee-al STEM MOTHS/
- Category
- Agricultural entomology
- Singular
- Cereal stem moth
- Plural
- Cereal stem moths
Definition
A group of moths that infest cereal crops, especially wheat.
Etymology
From the Latin words 'cerealis' meaning 'relating to grain' and 'stem', plus 'moth'.
Example
Cereal stem moths can cause significant damage to wheat crops by feeding on the stems.
Related Terms
- Wheat
- Pests
- Stem