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scale insect

/skeɪl ˈɪnsɛkt/

Traducción: Insecto pequeño que succiona la savia de las plantas, perteneciente a la superfamilia Coccoidea, a menudo cubierto por una capa protectora cerosa o escamosa. Son plagas comunes de árboles y plantas de interior.

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/skeɪl ˈɪnsɛkt/C1formalscientific
  • esInsecto pequeño que succiona la savia de las plantas, perteneciente a la superfamilia Coccoidea, a menudo cubierto por una capa protectora cerosa o escamosa. Son plagas comunes de árboles y plantas de interior.

A small, plant-sucking insect of the superfamily Coccoidea, often covered with a waxy or scale-like protective covering. They are common pests on trees and houseplants.

  1. Small plant parasiteC1formal

    A small insect of the superfamily Coccoidea that feeds on plant sap and is often covered with a waxy scale-like covering.

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    • The gardener noticed a scale insect infestation on the lemon tree.
    • Scale insects can cause significant damage to ornamental plants.
    • Horticultural oil is often used to control scale insect populations.