Definition

Noun: * Pea weevil: A small beetle (specifically Bruchus pisorum) whose larvae live inside and consume the seeds of pea plants, causing damage to the crop.

Usage

• The term "pea weevil" is used specifically in agricultural, entomological, and gardening contexts to refer to this pest.
• It functions as a countable noun.

Examples

• The farmer inspected his crop for signs of pea weevil infestation.
• A single pea weevil can ruin multiple pea seeds.
• Controlling pea weevils is essential for a healthy pea harvest.

Advanced Usage

• The term is highly specific and is not typically used in figurative or idiomatic language. Its usage is almost exclusively literal and technical.

Variants and Related Words

• Weevil (n): The general term for a type of beetle, many of which are pests that infest grains, nuts, and seeds. The "pea weevil" is a specific type of weevil.
• Bean weevil (n): A related pest that infests beans and other legumes.

Synonyms

• Pea beetle
• Bruchus pisorum (Scientific name)

Notes on Different Meanings

• The term "pea weevil" has only one primary meaning: the specific insect pest described. It is a compound noun where "pea" specifies the host plant of the "weevil."

Noun

1. larvae live in and feed on seeds of the pea plant