jointworm

2 definitions found

jointworm - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Jointworm \Joint"worm`\, n. (Zool.)
     The larva of a small, hymenopterous fly (Eurytoma hordei),
     which is found in gall-like swellings on the stalks of wheat,
     usually at or just above the first joint. In some parts of
     America it does great damage to the crop.
     [1913 Webster]

jointworm - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  jointworm
      n 1: larva of chalcid flies injurious to the straw of wheat and
           other grains [syn: strawworm, jointworm]