Wheat ground beetle
- Pronunciation
- /WEET GROUND BEET-le/
- Category
- Entomology
- Singular
- Wheat ground beetle
- Plural
- Wheat ground beetles
Definition
A pest of seedling winter wheat in Europe, causing damage through larval feeding on leaves and stems.
Etymology
From the common name, referring to its habitat and appearance.
Example
The wheat ground beetle larvae feed on the leaves of young wheat plants, often causing a frayed or skeletonized appearance.
Related Terms
- Zabrus tenebrioides
- Winter wheat
- Seedling
- Larvae
- Beetle