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Bruchus

Bruchus

9.9
A group of small beetles that eat seeds of beans and peas
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • Several types of Bruchus beetles are known to damage stored beans and lentils.

Examples

  • The scientist discovered a new species in the genus Bruchus while studying agricultural pests.

  • Farmers are concerned about infestations caused by Bruchus in their crops.

  • The Bruchus beetle is known for damaging crops.

  • Have you seen a Bruchus in the garden?

  • Farmers are worried about Bruchus infestations that threaten their legume crops.

  • Several species of Bruchus are known to be pests of beans and lentils.

  • A new species within the Bruchus genus was identified during research on agricultural pests.

Compounds

Bruchus pisorum
  • Specialized
9.9

A small beetle whose young feed inside pea seeds

Surface Forms

Bruchus main

Etymology

Bruchus is the scientific name for a group of seed beetles, and a helpful way to remember it is to think of bruch- like 'break' because these beetles chew into seeds to eat them, so the name fits their habit.