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。
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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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