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Chorizagrotis

Chorizagrotis

9.9
A group of moths whose caterpillars are army cutworms
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Chorizagrotis genus includes species whose larvae devastate crops as army cutworms.

Examples

  • Scientists collected several specimens of Chorizagrotis for their research on agricultural pests.

  • Many farmers are concerned about Chorizagrotis infestations.

  • Many entomologists study Chorizagrotis to better understand cutworm outbreaks in farmland.

  • The Chorizagrotis moth is fascinating to study.

  • Many entomologists study Chorizagrotis to better understand cutworm outbreaks in farmland.

  • Scientists collected several specimens of Chorizagrotis for their research on agricultural pests.

  • The Chorizagrotis genus includes species whose larvae devastate crops as army cutworms.

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 singular
Chorizagrotises plural

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.