Olive fruit curculio
- Pronunciation
- /OL-iv FRUHT KUR-koo-LEE-oh/
- Category
- Pest
- Singular
- Olive fruit curculio
- Plural
- Olive fruit curculios
Definition
A species of beetle (Rhopalomeris picea) that feeds on olive fruits, causing significant damage to olive crops.
Etymology
From the Latin words 'oliva' meaning 'olive' and 'curculio' referring to a type of beetle.
Example
The olive fruit curculio is a major pest of olive orchards, particularly in Mediterranean regions.
Related Terms
- Olive
- Fruit
- Beetle
- Pest