Date palm stem borer
- Pronunciation
- /DATE PALM STEM BOR-er/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Date palm stem borer
- Plural
- Date palm stem borers
Definition
A pest of date palms, belonging to the genus *Jebusaea*, characterized by their cylindrical emergence holes in the trunk.
Etymology
From 'date palm' and 'stem borer', referring to the host plant and the insect's behavior.
Example
The date palm stem borer is a major pest of date palms in many parts of the world.
Related Terms
- Palm pests
- Date palm
- Insect pests
Usage Notes
The term 'date palm stem borer' typically refers to *Jebusaea hammerschmidti*, a major pest species of date palms.