wheat sawfly
The 'wheat sawfly' is an insect pest that significantly impacts wheat crops by damaging their stems and blades.
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Definition
C1Agriculture
(technical)An insect whose larvae feed on wheat stems, causing plant damage and yield loss.
Example
- Farmers are concerned about the wheat sawfly infestation affecting their harvest.
C1Entomology
(technical)A small, wasp-like insect whose larvae bore into the stems of wheat and other grasses.
Example
- Researchers are studying the life cycle of the wheat sawfly to develop better pest control methods.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "wheat sawfly":
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