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Anomala

Anomala

9.9
A group of beetles whose grubs eat plant roots and sometimes harm crops
  • noun
  • /əˈnɑːmələ/
  • Specialized
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  • Farmers are concerned about Anomala infestations this season.
  • Anomala hydrangea
  • subsp. Anomala

Examples

  • The Anomala genus of beetles is known for its larvae that damage crop roots.

  • Farmers often struggle with Anomala beetles that infest their fields and harm their plants.

  • Field studies have shown that Anomala larvae infestations can severely reduce turfgrass quality.

  • Many species in the genus Anomala are considered significant pests in agriculture due to their root-feeding grubs.

  • The Japanese beetle, once classified as Anomala orientalis, has caused extensive damage to lawns and crops.

  • The Anomala beetle is known for its destructive larvae.

  • Some species in the Anomala genus are considered pests because they feed on cultivated grasses.

Compounds

Anomala orientalis
  • Specialized
9.9

A beetle from Asia whose young eat the roots of sugarcane and other grasses

Hydrangea anomala
  • Specialized
8.9

A climbing plant that loses its leaves and has flat clusters of white flowers

Surface Forms

Anomala singular
Anomalias plural

Etymology

Anomala comes from the Greek root anomal- meaning 'uneven' or 'irregular', the same root you see in the English word anomaly. So the name suggests these beetles looked 'different' to the people who named them, which helps you remember Anomala is a group of beetles that stood out from others.