Oriental Beetle

Pronunciation
/or-en-tee-al be-tuhl/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Oriental Beetle
Plural
Oriental Beetles

Definition

A species of beetle (*Anomala orientalis*) that is a pest of turfgrass and various ornamental plants, particularly in the eastern United States.

Etymology

The name refers to its geographic origin in Asia.

Example

Oriental beetles are known for their larval stage causing damage to grass roots.

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