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mayetiola destructor

 

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Noun mayetiola destructor has 1 sense
  1. Hessian fly, Mayetiola destructor - small fly whose larvae damage wheat and other grains
    --1 is a kind of gall midge, gallfly, gall gnat
    --1 is a member of Mayetiola, genus Mayetiola

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Mayetiola destructor

Description:

Mayetiola destructor is a species of gall midge that primarily affects cereal crops, especially wheat. It is commonly known as the Hessian fly, named after the German mercenaries who introduced it to North America during the Revolutionary War. The Hessian fly causes significant damage to wheat by stunting the plants' growth and reducing grain production.

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Noun (Entomology):

1. The Mayetiola destructor is a major pest of wheat crops globally. 2. Farmers often struggle to control the Hessian fly due to the resilience of Mayetiola destructor. 3. Researchers are studying the life cycle of Mayetiola destructor to develop effective control strategies.

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