hessian fly

• Kleine Fliege, deren Larven Weizen und andere Getreidepflanzen schädigen; ursprünglich aus Europa nach Nordamerika eingeschleppt.

A small fly whose larvae damage wheat and other cereal crops, originally introduced to North America from Europe.

1. Agricultural pestC2formal

   A small fly (Mayetiola destructor) whose larvae damage wheat, barley, and other cereal crops by feeding on the stems.

   Landwirtschaftlicher Schädling

   • The hessian fly infestation caused significant losses in the wheat harvest.
   • Farmers use crop rotation to control the hessian fly population.
   • Resistant wheat varieties have been developed to combat the hessian fly.