Dysdercus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of slender long-legged bugs that feed on the developing seeds of cotton and stain it.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The bugs, identified as members of the genus Dysdercus, have become a major concern for local cotton farmers due to their tendency to stain the cotton with their dark secretions.
- Farmers must now be vigilant and regularly inspect their cotton crops for any signs of infestation by the destructive bugs from the Dysdercus genus.
- Scientists are studying the unique life cycle and habits of the Dysdercus bug to better understand its effects on the global cotton supply.
- Control methods have been put in place to combat the rise of the Dysdercus bugs in various parts of the country's major cotton-producing regions.
- Effective measures against Dysdercus include both the removal of the host plant to limit its access to a suitable habitat and regular treatment with pest control methods to destroy its larvae and prevent adult bug growth.