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cotton bollworm
/kˈɑːʔn̩ bˈɑːlwɜːm/
noun
the larva of a noctuid moth that feeds on the reproductive structures of cotton plants and other crops
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aphid
/ˈæfəd/, /ˈeɪfəd/
noun
a small bug that sucks the sap of a plant and reproduces without mating
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bean fly
/biːn flaɪ/
noun
a small insect that feeds on beans and can cause significant damage to crops
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field cricket
/fˈiːld kɹˈɪkɪt/
noun
a cricket species that typically lives in meadows, fields, and other grassy areas
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brown marmorated stink bug
/bɹaʊn mɑːɹmɚɹeɪɾᵻd stɪŋk bʌɡ/
noun
a pest insect known for causing damage to various crops and emitting a foul odor when disturbed
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cutworm
/ˈkətˌwɝm/
noun
the caterpillar of various species of noctuid moths that cut down young plants at or below the soil surface
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fall armyworm
/fˈɔːl ˈɑːɹmɪwˌɜːm/
noun
a moth caterpillar that is considered a major pest of maize and other crops in the Americas
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green stink bug
/ɡɹiːn stɪŋk bʌɡ/
noun
a type of plant-eating insect with a bright green body and a distinct triangular shape
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greenhouse whitefly
/ɡɹˈiːnhaʊs wˈaɪtflaɪ/
noun
a small insect that is a common pest of greenhouse-grown crops
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leaf beetle
/lˈiːf bˈiːɾəl/
noun
a type of beetle that feeds on the foliage of plants
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locust
/ˈɫoʊkəst/
noun
a large grasshopper that lives in hot countries and flies in large swarms, destroying crops
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mirid
/mˈɪɹɪd/
noun
a family of bugs, commonly known as plant bugs, that feed on the sap of plants
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rutherglen bug
/ɹuːðɚɡlən bʌɡ/
noun
an insect pest that feeds on a variety of crops and fruits, and is known for causing damage to the plants
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silverleaf whitefly
/sɪlvɚliːf waɪtflaɪ/
noun
a small insect that feeds on the undersides of leaves, causing damage to crops and transmitting plant viruses
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thrips
/ˈθɹɪps/
noun
a small, slender insect with fringed wings that feeds on plant tissues and can transmit plant viruses
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wireworm
/wˈaɪɚwɜːm/
noun
the larval stage of click beetles and is a common agricultural pest that feeds on the roots and stems of various crops
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symphyla
/sˈɪmfɪlə/
noun
small, soil-dwelling arthropods that lack eyes and antennae, and are known for their elongated bodies and numerous leg-like structures called "pseudopods."
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mite
/ˈmaɪt/
noun
a tiny arachnid related to ticks that is parasitic and lives in food or on animals
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mealybug
/mˈiːlɪbˌʌɡ/
noun
a small sap-sucking insect covered in a powdery wax coating that feeds on plant sap and can cause damage to crops and ornamental plants
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looper
/ˈɫupɝ/
noun
a type of caterpillar that moves by contracting its body and has a characteristic looping or "inching" gait
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green vegetable bug
/ɡɹiːn vɛdʒɪɾəbəl bʌɡ/
noun
a species of stink bug that feeds on a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and other plants
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etiella
/ˌɛɾɪɛlə/
noun
a genus of moths in the family Pyralidae whose larvae are agricultural pests that attack legumes such as cowpeas, beans, and soybeans
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black field earwig
/blæk fiːld ɪɹwɪɡ/
noun
a type of earwig found in Australia
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bean pod borer
/biːn pɑːd boːɹɚ/
noun
a type of pest insect that infests and damages the pods of bean plants
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armyworm
/ˈɑːɹmɪwˌɜːm/
noun
a type of moth larvae that feeds on the leaves and stems of a variety of crops, and can cause significant damage to agricultural fields
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tobacco whitefly
/təbækoʊ waɪtflaɪ/
noun
a small, sap-sucking insect that can cause significant damage to tobacco plants by feeding on their leaves and transmitting viruses
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two-spotted spider mite
/tuːspɑːɾᵻd spaɪdɚ maɪt/
noun
a common agricultural pest that feeds on a variety of plants by piercing the leaves and sucking out their fluids
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red spider mite
/ɹˈɛd spˈaɪdɚ mˈaɪt/
noun
a tiny bug that can harm plants by drinking their sap, but it can be dealt with using sprays or other bugs that eat them
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diamondback moth
/daɪəməndbæk mɑːθ/
noun
a small moth that is a major pest of brassica crops, and its larvae can cause significant damage by feeding on leaves and buds
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taro caterpillar
/tæɹoʊ kæɾɚpɪlɚ/
noun
a pest insect that feeds on taro plants, causing significant damage to the leaves and tubers
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red flour beetle
/ɹɛd flaɪʊɹ biːɾəl/
noun
a small, reddish-brown beetle that feeds on stored grains and flour products
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green peach aphid
/ɡɹˈiːn pˈiːtʃ ˈeɪfɪd/
noun
a small, green-colored aphid species that feeds on various plants, including peaches, peppers, and potatoes
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cotton aphid
/kɑːʔn̩ eɪfɪd/
noun
a small insect that feeds on the sap of cotton plants, causing damage to the crop
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brown planthopper
/bɹaʊn plænθɑːpɚ/
noun
a small, brown-colored insect with piercing-sucking mouthparts that feeds on the sap of rice plants, causing damage to the plants and reducing crop yields
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dog flea
/dˈɑːɡ flˈiː/
noun
a parasitic insect that feeds on the blood of dogs and other animals, and can transmit diseases
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American dog tick
/ɐmˈɛɹɪkən dˈɑːɡ tˈɪk/
noun
a tick species prevalent in North America that can transmit diseases to both dogs and humans
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cat flea
/kˈæt flˈiː/
noun
a small, blood-sucking insect that commonly infests cats, causing discomfort and potential health issues
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bedbug
/ˈbedbʌɡ/
noun
a small brownish bug with an oval shape that feeds on the blood of humans or animals, mainly infesting houses and beds
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flea
/ˈfɫi/
noun
a small leaping insect that feeds on the blood of humans or other animals, which spreads disease
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gnat
/ˈnæt/
noun
a tiny insect of the diptera order that bites and forms large swarms
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termite
/ˈtɝmaɪt/
noun
a pale social insect living in hot countries that causes damage to trees and timber
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woolly aphid
/wˈʊli ˈeɪfɪd/
noun
a small insect with a fluffy, wool-like covering that infests plants and feeds on their sap
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louse
/ˈɫaʊs/
noun
a small parasitic insect that lives and feeds on the body of warm-blooded animals
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