Fruit stalk borer
- Pronunciation
- /FROOT-stalk BORR-er/
- Category
- Pest
- Singular
- Fruit stalk borer
- Plural
- Fruit stalk borers
Definition
A pest of date palms and other trees, characterized by its larvae that bore into the stalks of fruit.
Etymology
Example
The fruit stalk borer can cause significant damage to date palm crops, leading to reduced yields and fruit quality.
Related Terms
- Date palm
- Pest control
- Agriculture