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tarnished plant bug

/ˈtɑːrnɪʃt plænt bʌɡ/

Traduction: Punaise terne brunâtre (Lygus lineolaris) qui se nourrit de nombreuses plantes, causant des dommages aux cultures agricoles et aux plantes de jardin en suçant la sève des bourgeons, des feuilles et des fruits.

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/ˈtɑːrnɪʃt plænt bʌɡ/formalscientific
  • frPunaise terne brunâtre (Lygus lineolaris) qui se nourrit de nombreuses plantes, causant des dommages aux cultures agricoles et aux plantes de jardin en suçant la sève des bourgeons, des feuilles et des fruits.

A small, brownish insect (Lygus lineolaris) that feeds on a wide variety of plants, causing damage to crops and garden plants by sucking sap from buds, leaves, and fruits.

  1. Agricultural pestC2formal

    A small, oval-shaped insect (Lygus lineolaris) that feeds on a wide variety of plants, causing damage to crops by puncturing buds, leaves, and fruits.

    frpunaise terne

    • The tarnished plant bug is a major pest for cotton farmers.
    • Infestations of the tarnished plant bug can significantly reduce strawberry yields.
    • Farmers monitor fields closely for the tarnished plant bug to apply timely pest control.