billbug

/ˈbɪlbʌɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of weevil that is typically 1-2 cm long and has a distinctive snout; often found in lawns and gardens

“The gardener noticed several billbugs on the lawn and decided to use insecticides to control the population.”

Synonyms

  • insect
  • weevil

Antonyms

  • none