noun
- Plural of billbug; any of various weevils (family Curculionidae) with a long snout, especially those that damage grains, corn, and grasses.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Common in agricultural and entomological contexts
Examples
- Billbugs are a major pest in corn crops across the Midwest.
- The farmer discovered billbugs infesting the grain storage.
- Billbugs can cause significant damage to lawns and pastures.
- Entomologists study billbugs to develop better pest control methods.
- Early detection of billbugs is important for protecting crops.