Weevil

usgb/ˈwiːvl/
noun

A small insect, often harmful, with a long snout for feeding and laying eggs in plants.

The rice crop was devastated by an infestation of weevils.
Visual representation of "weevil" - A small insect, often harmful, with a long snout for feeding and laying eggs in plants

Often appears as...

  • weevil infestation
  • grain weevil
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Pest Context

Understand weevils are often pests harming crops or food supplies, relevant in agricultural and storage contexts.

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Farmers are on high alert for weevil damage during the harvest season.
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Specific Types

Weevils come in many types; some are named after the plants they affect, like rice weevil or boll weevil.

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The museum's collection suffered due to a boll weevil infestation in the cotton displays.
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Phrase Usage

The phrase 'weevil infestation' is common and signifies a large number of weevils causing problems.

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Stored grains must be regularly checked to avoid weevil infestation.
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