Wheat strawworm
- Pronunciation
- /WEE-t STRAH-worrm/
- Category
- Entomology
- Singular
- Wheat strawworm
- Plural
- Wheat strawworms
Definition
A pest of wheat crops, now considered minor in importance. Larvae feed on developing spikes and stems, reducing yield and quality.
Etymology
From the common name 'wheat strawworm', likely due to its larval feeding habits.
Example
The wheat strawworm, Tetramesa grandis, is a minor pest of wheat crops in North America.
Related Terms
- Wheat pests
- Tetramesa grandis
- Wheat stem sawfly