apple borer
"Apple borers" are insect larvae that damage apple trees by boring into their wood, causing significant harm to the trees.
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Definition
C1Agriculture
(technical)An insect larva that tunnels into the wood of apple trees, potentially killing the tree.
Example
- Farmers must regularly inspect their orchards for signs of apple borers to prevent infestations.
C1Entomology
(technical)A larva of beetles or moths that creates tunnels in apple tree trunks, branches, or fruit.
Example
- The roundheaded apple borer is a common species that affects apple trees.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "apple borer":
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