Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
Mayetiola

Mayetiola

9.9
A group of small flies that damage cereal crops like wheat
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Mayetiola
  • The most notorious member of the Mayetiola genus is the Hessian fly, a major agricultural pest.

Examples

  • Scientists studied several species within the Mayetiola genus to develop pest-resistant wheat varieties.

  • The Mayetiola genus includes insects that can cause significant damage to cereal crops.

  • The Mayetiola species can cause significant damage to crops.

  • Farmers are concerned about the Mayetiola infestation this season.

  • Researchers are investigating the Mayetiola genus to understand their impact on crop yields.

  • The Mayetiola flies are particularly harmful to wheat and barley, making them a concern for farmers.

  • Experts warn that a Mayetiola infestation could lead to severe economic losses in the agriculture sector.

Compounds

Mayetiola destructor
  • Specialized
9.9

A small fly whose young eat wheat plants and damage crops

Surface Forms

Mayetiola singular
Mayetiolae plural

Etymology

Mayetiola was probably formed from the name Mayet plus the little ending -iola meaning 'small', so you can think of it as 'Mayet's little one'. This helps you remember that Mayetiola is a group of very small flies, many of which are pests of crops.