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popillia japonica

 

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Noun popillia japonica has 1 sense
  1. Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica - small metallic green and brown beetle native to eastern Asia; serious plant pest in North America
    --1 is a kind of scarabaeid beetle, scarabaeid, scarabaean
    --1 is a member of Popillia, genus Popillia

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Popillia Japonica

Definition:

Popillia japonica is a species of beetle commonly known as the Japanese beetle. It is native to Japan but has become a major invasive pest in the United States, causing damage to plants and crops.

Parts of Speech:

Noun: Popillia japonica

Senses:

Sense 1: A species of beetle originally from Japan, considered a major invasive pest in the United States.

Sense 2: Referring to the specific beetle species, Popillia japonica.

Usages:

Popular usage: The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica, is known for feeding on various plants and causing significant damage.

Local usage: Our town has been heavily infested by Popillia japonica, resulting in a decline in the health of our gardens and crops.

Sample Sentences:

1. Be careful when gardening as the destructive Popillia japonica is known to consume the leaves of many ornamental plants.

2. Farmers in the region are concerned about the economic impact of Popillia japonica infestations on their crops.

3. Despite efforts to control the spread of Popillia japonica, its population continues to grow rapidly.

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