genus sitophylus

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Noun genus sitophylus has 1 sense

Sitophylus, genus Sitophylus - a genus of Bruchidae
--₁ is a kind of arthropod genus
--₁ is a member of Bruchidae, family Bruchidae
--₁ has members: rice weevil, black weevil, Sitophylus oryzae

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Genus Sitophylus

Description:

Genus Sitophylus refers to a group of beetles belonging to the family Curculionidae. These beetles are commonly known as grain weevils or rice weevils. They are pests that infest stored grains and can cause significant damage. Sitophylus species have a distinctive elongated snout and are typically small in size.

Sample Sentences:

The genus Sitophylus includes several species of weevils that infest a wide range of stored grains.
Farmers need to take preventive measures to protect their crops from Sitophylus beetles.
If you find any signs of Sitophylus infestation in your pantry, it is important to discard the affected food items.
The Sitophylus weevil feeds on the inner kernels of grains, damaging their nutritional value.

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