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.