Colorado potato beetle
US /ˌkɑː.ləˈræ.doʊ pəˈteɪ.toʊ ˈbiː.tl̩/
UK /ˌkɑː.ləˈræ.doʊ pəˈteɪ.toʊ ˈbiː.tl̩/
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doryphore
a black and yellow striped beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) that is a serious pest of potatoes and other solanaceous plants
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The farmer sprayed his potato crops to control the Colorado potato beetle infestation.
L'agriculteur a pulvérisé ses cultures de pommes de terre pour contrôler l'infestation du doryphore.
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Identifying the distinctive black and yellow stripes helps in recognizing the Colorado potato beetle.
L'identification des rayures noires et jaunes distinctives aide à reconnaître le doryphore.