bruchus

/ˈbruːkəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of weevils, particularly the genus Bruchus, which are known to infest stored seeds.

“The farmer noticed that his stored grains were infested by a type of Bruchus weevil.”

Synonyms

  • seed beetle
  • weevil

Antonyms

  • beneficial insect
  • predatory beetle