Eriosoma
- noun
- /ˌɛrɪˈoʊsəˌmə/
- Specialized
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Eriosoma
- The damage caused by Eriosoma can result in distorted leaves and stunted plant growth.
Examples
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Orchard owners are often on the lookout for infestations of Eriosoma during the growing season.
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The Eriosoma infestation destroyed the apple orchard.
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Eriosoma can be found on apple trees, where they use their piercing mouthparts to feed on sap.
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Farmers are concerned about Eriosomae affecting their crops.
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Eriosoma can be found on apple trees, where they use their piercing mouthparts to feed on sap.
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Orchard owners are often on the lookout for infestations of Eriosoma during the growing season.
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The damage caused by Eriosoma can result in distorted leaves and stunted plant growth.
Synonyms
A group of small insects that suck plant sap and have a white woolly covering
A small insect that makes a white, cotton-like covering on plants
A small insect that looks like white cotton on plants and sucks their juice
Compounds
- Specialized
A group of small insects that suck plant sap and have a white woolly covering
Surface Forms
Etymology
Eriosoma comes from Greek parts erio- ('wool') and -soma ('body'). That helps you remember them: these small insects are covered in a white, wool-like wax, so they really look like they have a 'woolly body'.
