Strawworm (Noun)
Meaning 1
Larva of chalcid flies injurious to the straw of wheat and other grains.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The farmer inspected the wheat crop for signs of damage from the strawworm, a common pest in the region.
- Chalcid flies lay their eggs in the straw of wheat and other grains, which then hatch into strawworms that feed on the plant material.
- Strawworms can cause significant damage to crops by weakening the straw and making it more susceptible to lodging.
- To control the strawworm population, the farmer applied a targeted pesticide to the affected areas of the wheat field.
- The life cycle of the strawworm typically involves four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult, with the larval stage being the most destructive to the crop.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Larva of the caddis fly; constructs a case of silk covered with sand or plant debris.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.