Cranberry girdler
- Pronunciation
- /KRAN-ber-ree GIRD-ler/
- Category
- Pest
- Singular
- Cranberry girdler
- Plural
- Cranberry girdlers
Definition
A moth species (Chrysoteuchia topiaria) that attacks cranberry plants, primarily by girdling stems and branches.
Etymology
From the common name 'cranberry' and 'girdler', referring to the practice of girdling.
Example
Cranberry girdlers can cause significant damage to cranberry crops by weakening stems and branches, leading to plant death.
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Usage Notes
Cranberry girdlers are known for their distinctive girdling behavior, leaving a characteristic ring-shaped pattern on stems.