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asparagus beetle

noun

  1. either of two leaf beetles of the genus Crioceris that feed on the asparagus plant in both the larval and adult stages.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of asparagus beetle1

First recorded in 1805–15

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Example Sentences

Asparagus was free from pests until 1889, when the asparagus beetle made its unwelcome appearance.

Look out for the asparagus beetle during April and May, for these are the months when it appears.

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