borer
noun[C]
uk/ˈbɔː.rər/us/ˈbɔːr.ɚ/aninsectthat makesholesinplants,wood, etc.:
钻蛀虫,穿孔虫The borer cancausethecorneartofalloff or canweakenthestalkso much that itbreaks.玉米螟可能导致玉米穗脱落,也可能大大削弱茎干,使其断裂。
a borerinfestation穿孔虫害
atoolormachinefor makingholes:
钻;镗床;镗孔刀具Agimletis a borer, used to makeholesfornails.手锥是一种钻,钉钉子的时候用来打孔。
arobotictunnelborer隧道挖掘机器人
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- gardenpestssuch asgypsymoths,Japanesebeetles, sawflies, andpeachtwigborers
- pestssuch ascaterpillars,tomatohornworms,aphids,beanbeetles, andvariousborers
- Thecropisshowingdamagefrom theEuropeancornborer.
- apileoftoolsincludingarustyholeborer
Insect names
- anopheles
- ant
- aphid
- beastie
- bedbug
- damselfly
- deathwatch beetle
- dragonfly
- dust mite
- earwig
- insect
- jigger
- ladybird
- lice
- lightning bug
- sow bug
- spider mite
- stick insect
- swallowtail
- termite
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