crioceris

[/ˈkrʌɪəsɪrɪs/]

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of weevils that includes the cherry narcissus weevil, a pest of fruit trees

“The crioceris weevil is known to infest cherry orchards in the spring.”

Synonyms

  • pest
  • weevil

Antonyms

  • beneficial insect
  • garden helper