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Sitotroga

Sitotroga

9.9
A small moth whose young eat and damage stored grain
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The larvae of Sitotroga species can destroy entire batches of stored wheat.

Examples

  • The Sitotroga larvae are known to damage wheat.

  • Farmers have to take precautions against infestations of Sitotroga in grain silos.

  • Proper storage conditions can help prevent Sitotroga from damaging crops.

  • Farmers are concerned about Sitotrogas infesting their grain stores.

  • Farmers have to take precautions against infestations of Sitotroga in grain silos.

  • The larvae of Sitotroga species can destroy entire batches of stored wheat.

  • Proper storage conditions can help prevent Sitotroga from damaging crops.

Synonyms

grain moth
vsSitotroga
7.3

A small insect whose caterpillars eat stored grain and damage food

is the scientific genus name for that specific group of grain feeders

Compounds

Sitotroga cerealella
  • Specialized
9.9

A small moth whose young eat and damage stored grain

Surface Forms

Sitotroga singular
Sitotrogas plural

Etymology

Sitotroga comes from Greek parts sitos 'grain' and trogein 'to gnaw'. So the name means 'grain gnawer', which fits these small moths whose larvae eat and damage stored grain.