rice water weevil
An insect pest of rice plants, Lissorhoptrus oryzophilus. Typically used in agricultural or biological contexts.
The rice water weevil feeds on rice roots in paddy fields.
Kanji spelling; rarely used. The word is usually written in kana.
Hiragana spelling, also used.
Compound of 稲 (ine, 'rice plant') + 水 (mizu, 'water') + 象虫 (zōmushi, 'weevil'). The name describes its habitat and host plant.