twig girdler

noun

1. girdler2

Word History and Origins

Origin of twig girdler¹

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

The hickory twig girdler (Oncideres) is abundant in some localities, but not as yet very destructive.

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This slide shows one of the pests in the pecan orchard, the twig girdler, at work.

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The twig girdler lays her eggs in the twigs of pear, pecan, apple, and other trees.

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