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Mexican Bean Beetle (Noun)

Meaning

Introduced into the United States from Mexico; feeds on the foliage of the bean plant.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The Mexican bean beetle was first introduced into the United States from Mexico in the early 19th century.
  • Mexican bean beetles are known to feed on the foliage of the bean plant, causing significant damage to crops.
  • Farmers in the southwestern United States have struggled to control the Mexican bean beetle, which has developed resistance to many pesticides.
  • In its larval stage, the Mexican bean beetle eats the leaves of the bean plant, while the adult beetle feeds on the plant's flowers and pods.
  • To manage the Mexican bean beetle, farmers often use a combination of crop rotation, biological control, and cultural practices that reduce the pest's habitat.

Synonyms

  • Bean Beetle
  • Epilachna Varivestis

Hypernyms

  • Ladybird Beetle
  • Ladybeetle
  • Lady Beetle
  • Ladybird
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