Definition of "wireworms" [wireworms]

• Plural form of wireworm. (noun)

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• "At the same time of course, owing to the extended term of the larval life, many more individuals of the species are wintering underground as 'wireworms' of various ages, and these, except in very severe frosts, can continue their occupation of feeding on roots."
• "Beetle larvae like white grubs, wireworms, and rootworms live in the soil and damage roots and the underground portion of the stem by chewing or boring."
• "White grubs, wireworms, and rootworms attack peanut roots, and the latter two also attack the pods."