phyllophagous

UK
/fɪlˈɒf.ə.ɡəs/
US
/fɪlˈɑː.fə.ɡəs/

Translations

phyllophagousadjective
UK
/fɪlˈɒf.ə.ɡəs/
US
/fɪlˈɑː.fə.ɡəs/
The phyllophagous insects were causing significant damage to the forest.
Филлофагические насекомые наносили значительный ущерб лесу.

Definitions

phyllophagousadjective
Feeding on leaves.
The phyllophagous caterpillar devoured the leaves of the oak tree.