Oulema melanopus

Pronunciation
/OO-lay-mah MEL-an-oh-pus/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Oulema melanopus
Plural
Oulema melanopus

Definition

A species of leaf beetle commonly known as the cereal leaf beetle that feeds on various crops, including wheat, barley, and rye.

Etymology

From Greek 'oulēma' meaning 'wound' and 'melanopus', meaning 'black foot'.

Example

Oulema melanopus larvae can cause significant damage to cereal crops.

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