Colorado potato beetle
US /ˌkɑː.ləˈræ.doʊ pəˈteɪ.toʊ ˈbiː.tl̩/
UK /ˌkɑː.ləˈræ.doʊ pəˈteɪ.toʊ ˈbiː.tl̩/
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besouro da batata do Colorado
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.
O agricultor pulverizou suas plantações de batata para controlar a infestação do besouro da batata do Colorado.
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Identifying the distinctive black and yellow stripes helps in recognizing the Colorado potato beetle.
Identificar as listras pretas e amarelas distintas ajuda a reconhecer o besouro da batata do Colorado.