Raspberry fruitworm
- Pronunciation
- /RAS-ber-ree FRUIT-worm/
- Category
- Entomology
- Singular
- Raspberry fruitworm
- Plural
- Raspberry fruitworms
Definition
A pest of raspberries and other small fruits, characterized by its larval stage's feeding on developing berries and causing them to dislodge from the plant stems. The most common species referred to by this name in North America is Byturus unicolor.
Etymology
Example
Raspberry fruitworm larvae often cause significant damage to raspberry crops by feeding on developing berries.
Related Terms
- Raspberry
- Fruitworm
- Agricultural pest
Usage Notes
The term 'raspberry fruitworm' can refer to both the larval and adult stages of the insect, although the larvae are the primary concern for agricultural management.