wheatworm

/ˈwiːtˌwɜrm/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of insect, typically a larva of the wheat midge or other similar insects that infests wheat or other grains.

“The farmer struggled to control the wheatworm infestation in his fields.”

Synonyms

  • grainworm
  • wheat midge larva

Antonyms

  • beneficial insect