Fuller rose beetle

Pronunciation
/FULL-er ROZ BEH-tuhl/
Category
Pest
Singular
Fuller rose beetle
Plural
Fuller rose beetles

Definition

A species of weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) that are considered pests in citrus groves, particularly in Florida, Texas, and California.

Etymology

Named due to its impact on the foliage of rose plants, despite being primarily a citrus pest.

Example

The Fuller rose beetle was first reported in Florida in 1916 and has since become a significant pest in citrus groves.

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