Leaf Beetle (Noun)
Meaning
Brightly colored beetle that feeds on plant leaves; larvae infest roots and stems.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The gardener spotted a shiny red leaf beetle on her prized rose bush and carefully removed it to prevent further damage.
- A tiny leaf beetle had somehow made its way into the greenhouse and was munching on the leaves of the delicate orchid.
- In order to protect their crops, the farmers took extra precautions to keep the destructive leaf beetle larvae from infesting the soil.
- After months of trying, the scientist finally identified the new species of leaf beetle that was decimating the local vineyards.
- Inspectors searched for signs of the leaf beetle infestation that had already ravaged neighboring fields, knowing it could have devastating consequences.