molligrubs

/ˈmɒlɪɡrʌbz/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of insect that eats the leaves of young plants, especially beet and chard

“The gardener had to deal with a severe infestation of molligrubs in her vegetable garden.”

Synonyms

  • mole cricket
  • mole cricket larvae

Antonyms

  • beneficial insects