Plagiotriptus pinivorus

Pronunciation
/plaj-oh-TRIP-tus PIN-i-VOR-us/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Plagiotriptus pinivorus
Plural
Plagiotriptus pinivorus

Definition

A species of beetle that is a pest of pine trees.

Etymology

From Greek 'plagio-', meaning 'slanting' or 'oblique', and 'triptus', meaning 'rubbing' or 'wearing away'. The species name 'pinivorus' refers to its feeding habits on pine trees.

Example

The Plagiotriptus pinivorus beetle can cause significant damage to pine forests.

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