Popillia (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Scarabaeidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Popillia genus consists of over 200 species of scarab beetles, commonly known as chafers.
- Popillia japonica, also known as the Japanese beetle, is a highly invasive species native to Japan.
- The Popillia genus is often characterized by its oval-shaped body and metallic coloration.
- Some species within the Popillia genus are considered significant pests due to their feeding habits on plants.
- Researchers have been studying the behavior and life cycle of various Popillia species to develop effective control methods.