pseudococcids

[US]/ˈsuːdəkɒkɪdz/
[UK]/ˈsuːdəkɑːkɪdz/

Translation

n.Scale insects of the family Pseudococcidae; mealybugs

Example Sentences

pseudococcids are significant pests in agricultural systems worldwide.

biological control of pseudococcids often involves parasitic wasps.

female pseudococcids excrete a white, waxy material for protection.

many pseudococcids feed on plant sap and produce honeydew.

the identification of pseudococcids requires microscopic examination.

heavy infestations of pseudococcids can cause leaf yellowing.

farmers must monitor pseudococcids to prevent virus transmission.

some ant species protect pseudococcids from natural enemies.

pseudococcids exhibit distinct sexual dimorphism in their lifecycle.

systemic insecticides are effective against root-feeding pseudococcids.

citrus crops are particularly vulnerable to pseudococcids.

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