Asiatic beetle
- noun
- /ˌeɪʒiˈætɪk ˈbiːtəl/
- Specialized
:
escarabajo asiático
- Larvae of the Asiatic beetle often damage the roots of turf grass and crops like sugarcane.
Examples
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The Asiatic beetle has become a significant pest in American gardens in recent decades.
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Gardeners are advised to monitor for Asiatic beetle infestations during the summer months.
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The Asiatic beetle is damaging crops in Florida.
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Farmers are worried about the Asiatic beetles invading their fields.
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Gardeners are advised to monitor for Asiatic beetle infestations during the summer months.
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Larvae of the Asiatic beetle often damage the roots of turf grass and crops like sugarcane.
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The Asiatic beetle has become a significant pest in American gardens in recent decades.
Synonyms
A beetle from Asia whose young eat the roots of sugarcane and other grasses
A beetle from Asia whose young eat the roots of grasses like sugarcane
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a beetle from Asia' is directly and compositionally derived from 'Asiatic' (associated with Asia) + 'beetle' (an insect). This simple adjective + noun pattern is regular and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand the MWE.
Etymology
Asiatic beetle is named because this small beetle came from Asia and was brought to other countries with plants or soil. The young insects live underground and eat plant roots, so the name refers to a little 'pest' that can damage lawns and crops.
