Denver billbug
- Pronunciation
- /DEN-ver BILL-bug/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Denver billbug
- Plural
- Denver billbugs
Definition
A species of billbug (family: Dryophthoridae) that feeds on Kentucky bluegrass and other grasses.
Etymology
Named after the city of Denver, Colorado, where it was first discovered.
Example
The Denver billbug is a major pest of Kentucky bluegrass lawns in the eastern United States.
Related Terms
- Billbugs
- Grasses
- Pest
Usage Notes
Denver billbugs are known for their distinctive double-lobed markings on their wing covers.