Gardening Pests

noun a type of beetle that feeds on rose plants

• The rose beetle is a common pest that feeds on the petals of roses.
• I saw a rose beetle munching on my rose bushes yesterday.
• Those pesky rose beetles are ruining my garden!
• Like a rose beetle, she was slowly consuming his love and affection.

noun a type of butterfly with predominantly white wings and some black markings, often found in gardens

adjective describing the color or appearance of the cabbage white butterfly

• The cabbage white butterfly is a common pest in gardens and farms.
• I saw a cabbage white fluttering around the cabbage patch.
• Those cabbage whites are everywhere, they're so annoying.
• Her dress was as white as a cabbage white butterfly's wings.