Lodging

Pronunciation: /LOD-ing/

Category: Behavior

Singular: Lodging

Plural: Lodgings

Definition

A term used in entomology to describe the act or process by which an insect, especially a pest, takes up residence in a particular location, often within a building or structure.

Etymology

Example

The lodging of bark beetles in trees can lead to significant damage and tree mortality.

Related Terms

Pest
Colonization
Habitat

Usage Notes

Lodging often refers to the establishment of an insect population within a specific environment.