grape rootworm

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• grape rootworm — noun : a grub that is the larva of a small yellowish brown chrysomelid beetle (Fidia viticida) of the eastern United States and that attacks the roots of the grapevine see western grape rootworm * * * grape rootworm, the larva of a small brown… …   Useful english dictionary

• western grape rootworm — noun : a grape rootworm (Adoxus obscurus) …   Useful english dictionary

• grape colaspis — kəˈlaspə̇s noun Etymology: New Latin Colaspis, genus of leaf beetles, from col (II) + aspis : a small pale brown elliptical leaf beetle (Colaspis flavida or a closely related form) whose larva is a short legged grub that feeds on the roots of… …   Useful english dictionary

• clover rootworm — noun : grape colaspis …   Useful english dictionary

• vine beetle — noun : any of several beetles injurious to the leaves, branches, or roots of the grapevine compare grape leafhopper, grape rootworm, spotted pelidnota …   Useful english dictionary

• fidia — ˈfidēə noun Etymology: New Latin 1. capitalized : a genus of small beetles (family Chrysomelidae) including the grape rootworm (F. viticida) and being very injurious to vines in America 2. s : any beetle of the genus Fidia …   Useful english dictionary

• Genetically modified food — Genetically modified foods (GM foods or GMO foods) are foods derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Genetically modified organisms have had specific changes introduced into their DNA by genetic engineering techniques. These… …   Wikipedia