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Chorizagrotis

Chorizagrotis

9.9
A group of moths whose caterpillars are army cutworms that damage crops
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Chorizagrotis
  • The larvae of Chorizagrotis species are notorious for damaging crops in many regions.

Examples

  • Entomologists are studying Chorizagrotis to better control outbreaks of army cutworms.

  • Several types of Chorizagrotis moths can be found in North American fields.

  • The Chorizagrotis moth is a significant agricultural pest.

  • Farmers often struggle with Chorizagrotis infestations.

  • Entomologists are studying Chorizagrotis to better control outbreaks of army cutworms.

  • Several types of Chorizagrotis moths can be found in North American fields.

  • The larvae of Chorizagrotis species are notorious for damaging crops in many regions.

Compounds

Chorizagrotis auxiliaris
  • Specialized
9.9

A moth whose caterpillars, called armyworms, travel in large groups and eat grain and alfalfa crops

Surface Forms

Chorizagrotis main

Etymology

Chorizagrotis combines Greek parts: chorizo- meaning 'separate' and agrotis related to agriculture, meaning 'field' or 'farmer'. So, Chorizagrotis is a fitting name for a group of 'field' moths whose larvae are army cutworms that damage crops, which makes the link to 'field' easy to remember.