Anthonomus (Noun)
Meaning
Weevils destructive of cultivated plants.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The cotton boll weevil, also known as Anthonomus grandis, is a major pest of cotton in the southern United States.
- Anthonomus eugenii is a weevil species that primarily feeds on the flowers and fruits of the Eugenia plant.
- The apple blossom weevil, Anthonomus quadrigibbus, is a common pest of apple trees in North America.
- Anthonomus signatus is a weevil species that infests the flowers and fruits of various plant species, including pears and plums.
- The strawberry blossom weevil, Anthonomus signatus, is a significant pest of strawberry plants in many parts of the world.