Coffee leaf miner
- Pronunciation
- /KOH-fee LEEF MY-ner/
- Category
- Pest
- Singular
- Coffee leaf miner
- Plural
- Coffee leaf miners
Definition
A pest of coffee plants, specifically targeting leaves and causing damage through larval feeding.
Etymology
Example
The coffee leaf miner is a major pest in coffee plantations worldwide.
Related Terms
- Coffee
- Plant pests
- Lepidoptera
Usage Notes
Coffee leaf miners can cause significant economic damage by reducing coffee yield and quality.