Epilachna varivestis

Pronunciation
/eh-pil-AK-nuh var-uh-VES-tis/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Epilachna varivestis
Plural
Epilachna varivestis

Definition

A species of lady beetle known as the variegated leaf beetle, a major agricultural pest.

Etymology

From Greek 'epi', meaning 'upon' and 'lachna', meaning 'hairy', and 'vari', meaning 'variegated' and 'vestis', meaning 'clothing'.

Example

The variegated leaf beetle (Epilachna varivestis) is a serious pest of crops like potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers.

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