He and his wife, Popillia, had produced three sons, an intolerable burden for a senatorial family. From Wordnik.com. [The First Man in Rome]
Some insects like the corn rootworm beetle (Diabrotica spp.) or Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) can cut off the silks before pollination. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 7] Reference
The beetle, Popillia japonica Newman, can feast on a wide variety of plants, including ornamentals, soybean, maize, fruits and vegetables. From Wordnik.com. [Lockergnome] Reference
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