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Anoplophora glabripennis

Anoplophora glabripennis

9.9
A large black-and-white beetle from Asia that attacks and kills trees like maple and oak
  • noun
  • /ˌænəˌloʊfɔːrˈɡlæbrɪˌpɛnɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Anoplophora glabripennis
  • Infested wood should be inspected for the characteristic holes made by Anoplophora glabripennis.

Examples

  • The Anoplophora glabripennis is responsible for the destruction of thousands of hardwood trees in the United States.

  • Researchers are developing new methods to control the spread of Anoplophora glabripennis in urban forests.

  • The Anoplophora glabripennis has been a significant threat to hardwood trees.

  • Have you heard about the Anoplophora glabripennis infestation in New York?

  • The Anoplophora glabripennis is known for its ability to damage hardwood trees.

  • Due to the rapid reproduction of Anoplophora glabripennis, local forests are at risk.

  • Cities are taking measures to prevent the Anoplophora glabripennis from spreading further.

Synonyms

Asian longhorned beetle
vsAnoplophora glabripennis
  • UK
8.8

A large beetle from eastern Asia that attacks and kills hardwood trees like maple or oak

focuses on species identity and appearance rather than invasion details
longicorn beetle
vsAnoplophora glabripennis
  • Specialized
9.9

A beetle with a long body and very long antennae that often makes holes in wood

refers to one specific species known for damaging hardwood trees

Surface Forms

Anoplophora glabripennis singular
Anoplophora glabripennis plural

Morphology

Anoplophora + glabripennis

Both constituents are non-English, dictionary-not-found Latinized elements, so a B1 learner who 'knows' the constituent strings would not be able to derive the specific sense (a damaging Asian longhorned beetle) from them. Although the binomial form may cue that this is a species name, that formal cue does not make the beetle's identity or ecological meaning predictable from the parts.

Etymology

Anoplophora glabripennis is a scientific name that describes the beetle's look. The first part, Anoplophora, points to its long 'horn' antennae, and the second part, glabripennis, comes from Latin words meaning 'smooth' and 'wing', so the name helps you picture the beetle's shiny, smooth wing covers and long horns on trees.