harvestbug

/ˈhɑrvestˌbʌɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of insect that feeds on plant roots and often damages crops during the harvest season.

“The farmer had to deal with harvestbugs in his fields, which were eating away at the roots of his wheat.”

Synonyms

  • rootworm
  • soil insect

Antonyms

  • beneficial insect
  • pest control agent