mealybug
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liˌbʌg noun
any of several scalelike, homopterous insects of the families Pseudococcidae and Eriococcidae that are covered with a powdery wax secretion and feed on plants.
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| mealybug | |
noun | |
| scalelike plant-eating insect coated with a powdery waxy secretion; destructive especially of fruit trees |
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Mealybug
is always a great word to know.
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| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
Example sentences
The heavy use of organophosphate and carbamate insecticides to control the mealybug increases risk to workers and the environment.
Heavy infestation of papaya mealybug on papaya stem.
Note the two droplets on the large mealybug in the center.
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