Potato Beetle (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 potato beetle is a significant pest in many potato-producing regions around the world.
- Farmers often use integrated pest management techniques to control the spread of the potato beetle.
- The potato beetle's distinctive black and yellow stripes serve as a warning to potential predators.
- Biological control methods, such as introducing natural predators, have been explored to combat the potato beetle.
- The larvae of the potato beetle can cause significant damage to potato plants by eating through the leaves.