Sugarcane weevil

Pronunciation
/soo-guh-CAHN wee-vil/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Sugarcane weevil
Plural
Sugarcane weevils

Definition

A group of weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) that are agricultural pests, particularly in sugarcane fields.

Etymology

From the combination of 'sugarcane' and 'weevil'.

Example

The sugarcane weevil is a major pest of sugarcane crops worldwide.

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