Leptinotarsa decemlineata
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From Greek 'leptos' meaning 'thin, delicate', 'noton' meaning 'back', 'deka' meaning 'ten', and 'lineata' meaning 'lined'.
مثال
- Leptinotarsa decemlineata is a major pest of potato crops.
- The Colorado potato beetle is also known as Leptinotarsa decemlineata.
- Farmers use various methods to control Leptinotarsa decemlineata infestations.
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- black-and-yellow beetle that feeds in adult and larval stages on potato leaves; originally of eastern Rocky Mountains; now worldwide