Leptinotarsa Decemlineata (Noun)
Meaning
Black-and-yellow beetle that feeds in adult and larval stages on potato leaves; originally of eastern Rocky Mountains; now worldwide.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The leptinotarsa decemlineata is an invasive species in many parts of the world, responsible for extensive damage to potato crops.
- Leptinotarsa decemlineata infestations require early detection to prevent significant yield loss in potato fields.
- Leptinotarsa decemlineata originally inhabited the eastern Rocky Mountains, but its range has expanded globally due to human activity.
- Biological control methods targeting larvae may provide an effective means of managing leptinotarsa decemlineata populations in potato fields.
- Leptinotarsa decemlineata beetles can also transmit plant viruses, further contributing to the decline of potato crop yields.