Genus Loxostege (Noun)
Meaning
Garden webworms.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Loxostege includes various species of garden webworms that can cause significant damage to plants and crops.
- Garden webworms of the genus Loxostege are often found in gardens and agricultural fields where they feed on a wide range of plant species.
- Some species within the genus Loxostege are considered pests due to their tendency to form large webs and feed on leaves and stems.
- In some regions, the genus Loxostege is also known as the grass webworms due to their preference for feeding on grasses and other monocots.
- Control measures for garden webworms of the genus Loxostege typically involve a combination of cultural, biological, and chemical methods.