Definition

Noun: * A small beetle (Acanthoscelides obtectus) whose larvae infest and feed on the seeds of bean plants, both in the field and in storage. It is a significant pest of legume crops.

Usage

The term "bean weevil" is used to identify the specific insect pest. It functions as a countable noun. * The farmer inspected his harvest for signs of the bean weevil. * Bean weevils can ruin an entire stored crop if not controlled.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in agricultural, entomological, and pest control contexts.
• It can be part of compound nouns when specifying control methods or life stages, e.g., "bean weevil infestation," "bean weevil larvae."

Variants and Related Words

• Bean beetle: A less common but sometimes used synonym.
• Seed beetle: A broader term for beetles in the family Bruchidae, to which the bean weevil belongs.
• Bruchid: The scientific family name (Bruchidae) for seed beetles.

Synonyms

• Seed beetle
• Bean beetle
• (scientific name)

Related Phrases

• Bean weevil infestation: The state of being affected by these pests.
  • The warehouse had a severe bean weevil infestation.
• Bean weevil damage: Harm caused by the insect's feeding.
  • The bean weevil damage made the beans unsellable.

Noun

1. larvae live in and feed on growing or stored beans