bollworm

• Существительное, обозначающее любую из различных гусениц моли, которые известны тем, что повреждают и уничтожают коробочки хлопчатника.

A noun referring to any of various moth caterpillars that are known to damage and destroy cotton bolls.

1. Cotton pestC1formalscientific

   Any of several moth caterpillars that feed on and damage cotton bolls, causing significant agricultural harm.

   Хлопковый червь

   • The farmer sprayed the fields to control the bollworm infestation.
   • Bollworms can destroy a large portion of the cotton crop if not managed.
   • Researchers are developing resistant cotton varieties to combat bollworms.