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citrus mealybug

/ˈsɪtrəs ˈmiːliˌbʌɡ/

Tradução: Inseto pequeno de corpo mole (Planococcus citri) que ataca citros e outras plantas, alimentando-se da seiva e excretando melada, o que pode favorecer o crescimento de fumagina.

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/ˈsɪtrəs ˈmiːliˌbʌɡ/formalscientific
  • ptInseto pequeno de corpo mole (Planococcus citri) que ataca citros e outras plantas, alimentando-se da seiva e excretando melada, o que pode favorecer o crescimento de fumagina.

A small, soft-bodied insect pest (Planococcus citri) that infests citrus trees and other plants, feeding on sap and excreting honeydew, which can lead to sooty mold growth.

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    A small, soft-bodied insect (Planococcus citri) that feeds on citrus plants and other crops, often covered with a white waxy substance.

    ptPraga de insetos

    • The citrus mealybug can cause significant damage to orange groves.
    • Farmers use natural predators to control citrus mealybug infestations.
    • The white cottony masses on the leaves are a sign of citrus mealybug.