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pseudococcidae

/ˌsuː.dəʊˈkɒk.sɪ.diː/

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noun

/ˌsuː.dəʊˈkɒk.sɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название семейства червецов, обычно известных как мучнистые червецы — мелкие насекомые с мягким телом, питающиеся соком растений.

A scientific noun referring to a family of scale insects commonly known as mealybugs, which are small, soft-bodied insects that feed on plant sap.

proper noun

  1. MealybugsC2formalscientific

    A family of small, soft-bodied, scalelike insects that feed on plant sap, often covered with a white, powdery wax.

    ruМучнистые червецы

    • Pseudococcidae, commonly known as mealybugs, are pests in many gardens.
    • The farmer identified the infestation as Pseudococcidae on the citrus trees.
    • Pseudococcidae secrete honeydew, which attracts ants.