diabrotica

/daɪəˈbrɒtɪkə/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of beetles, specifically the western corn rootworm, which is a destructive pest of corn and other crops

“The diabrotica infestation has severely impacted the local corn farm’s yield.”

Synonyms

  • corn rootworm beetle
  • western corn rootworm

Antonyms

  • beneficial insect
  • pest control agent