Sitona

Pronunciation
/SIH-toh-nah/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Sitona
Plural
Sitona

Definition

A genus of leaf-feeding beetles belonging to the family Curculionidae.

Etymology

The name is derived from the Latin word 'situs', meaning 'place' or 'location'.

Example

Sitona species are known for their distinctive wing patterns and their ability to cause significant damage to crops.

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