seed beetle

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Noun seed beetle has 1 sense

seed beetle, seed weevil - a small beretle that infests the seeds of legumes
--₁ is a kind of weevil
--₁ is a member of Bruchidae, family Bruchidae
--₁ has particulars:
pea weevil, Bruchus pisorum; bean weevil, Acanthoscelides obtectus

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Seed Beetle

Description:

A seed beetle refers to a small insect belonging to the family Chrysomelidae. This beetle is commonly known for its feeding habit of consuming seeds and grains. It is often found in agricultural fields, gardens, and stored food products, causing damage to crops and stored grains.

Sample Sentences:

The seed beetle infestation devastated the corn crops, resulting in significant losses for the farmers.
Heritage seeds should be stored properly to prevent infestation by seed beetles.
The local farmers are using organic methods to control the population of seed beetles in their fields.
The entomologist conducted research on the lifecycle and behavior of seed beetles.

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