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pseudococcidae

/ˌsuː.dəʊˈkɒk.sɪ.diː/

Traduction: Nom scientifique d'une famille d'insectes hémiptères, communément appelés cochenilles farineuses — de petits insectes au corps mou qui se nourrissent de la sève des plantes.

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/ˌsuː.dəʊˈkɒk.sɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • frNom scientifique d'une famille d'insectes hémiptères, communément appelés cochenilles farineuses — de petits insectes au corps mou qui se nourrissent de la sève des plantes.

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.

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  1. MealybugsC2formalscientific

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

    frCochenilles farineuses

    • 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.