diaspididae

• Diaspididae ist der wissenschaftliche Name der Deckelschildläuse, einer Familie sehr kleiner, festsitzender Schildläuse, die Pflanzensaft saugen und sich mit einem schützenden Schild aus Wachs und Häuten bedecken; sie zählen zu den wichtigsten Schädlingen an Kulturpflanzen.

A scientific noun referring to a family of insects commonly known as armored scales, which are small, plant-sucking pests that produce a protective waxy covering.

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1. Armored scalesC2formalscientific

   A family of insects known as armored scale insects, which are small, plant-parasitic pests that secrete a protective waxy covering.

   Schildläuse

   • Diaspididae includes many species that damage fruit trees.
   • The armored scales of Diaspididae are difficult to remove from plants.
   • Entomologists study Diaspididae to develop better pest control methods.