Loxostege similalis
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The genus name 'Loxostege' is derived from the Greek words 'loxos' meaning 'oblique' and 'stegē' meaning 'roof', referring to the pattern on the moth's wings. 'Similalis' refers to the similarity of this species to other moths in the Loxostege genus.
مثال
- The soybean looper, Loxostege similalis, is a major pest in soybean crops.
- Farmers use various methods to control the population of Loxostege similalis.
- The larvae of Loxostege similalis cause significant damage to soybean plants.
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- a variety of webworm
- moth whose larvae are garden webworms