Meaning of green fruit beetle | Babel Free

Definitions

A beetle (Cotinis mutabilis) that ranges from central Texas across the southwestern United States and Mexico and feeds on cactus, desert trees, and cultivated fruit.

Examples

“Often mistaken for their smaller relative the Japanese beetle, green fruit beetles feed on fruit trees.”

“Since these pests are attracted to the smell of ripe fruit, harvest frequently. Also, you can plant crops that ripen earlier in the season to avoid feeding green fruit beetles.”

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