Corn Borer Synonyms

Larva of the European corn borer moth; a serious pest of maize
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. Pyrausta nubilalis
Native to Europe; in America the larvae bore into the stem and crown of corn and other plants
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. European corn borer moth
  2. corn borer moth
  3. Pyrausta nubilalis

Corn Borer Sentence Examples

  • Among these is a corn variety that is naturally resistant to the dreaded Asiatic corn borer.

  • Pest resistance The corn borer destroys up to 7% of the world's maize harvest each year.

  • This sweet corn is genetically modified to protect itself from corn borer insect damage (1 ).

  • The European Corn Borer is traditionally controlled using chemical or biological insecticide sprays which are applied to the outside of the plant.

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