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Aspidiotus

Aspidiotus

9.9
A small insect with a hard shell that lives on plants and often harms crops
  • noun
  • /æspɪˈdaɪətəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The citrus crop was damaged by an infestation of Aspidiotus scale insects.

Examples

  • Researchers are studying various species within the Aspidiotus genus for better pest control.

  • Farmers often struggle with Aspidiotus infestations.

  • The armored appearance of Aspidiotus makes them difficult to eradicate.

  • The Aspidiotus family includes many harmful species.

  • The citrus crop was damaged by an infestation of Aspidiotus scale insects.

  • Researchers are studying various species within the Aspidiotus genus for better pest control.

  • Farmers often struggle with Aspidiotus infestations that threaten their harvest.

Synonyms

armored scale
vsAspidiotus
  • Specialized
9.6

A small insect with a hard wax covering that sticks to leaves and stems

is a specific genus within that insect family including some crop pests

Compounds

Aspidiotus perniciosus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small insect that damages fruit trees like apple and pear

Surface Forms

Aspidiotus singular
Aspidioti plural

Etymology

Aspidiotus comes from the Greek root aspid- meaning 'shield', and it names a group of small insects that have a hard, shield-like cover, which explains why many species are armored scale insects and pests of plants.