Pine-flower snout beetle

Pronunciation
/PIN-flower SNOUT beetle/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Pine-flower snout beetle
Plural
Pine-flower snout beetles

Definition

A species of snout beetle (Curculionidae) that feeds on pine trees, particularly the flower buds.

Etymology

From the combination of 'pine' (referring to the host plant), 'flower' (referring to the target organ), and 'snout beetle', a common term for members of the Curculionidae family.

Example

The pine-flower snout beetle is considered a pest of pine plantations.

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