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comstock's mealybug

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun comstock's mealybug has 1 sense
  1. Comstock mealybug, Comstock's mealybug, Pseudococcus comstocki - Asiatic insect introduced accidentally into United States; pest on citrus and apple trees
    --1 is a kind of mealybug, mealy bug
    --1 is a member of Pseudococcus, genus Pseudococcus

Definitions from the Web

Comstock's Mealybug

Definition: Comstock's mealybug is a type of scale insect that belongs to the family Pseudococcidae. It is a small, soft-bodied insect with a powdery, waxy coating that resembles cotton. Comstock's mealybug can be found infesting a wide range of different plants, causing damage by sucking sap from the leaves and stems.

Parts of Speech

Noun:

  1. A scale insect belonging to the family Pseudococcidae.

Adjective:

  1. Relating to or characteristic of Comstock's mealybug.

Senses

Sense 1 (Noun):

A scale insect that infests various plants and feeds by sucking sap. It is known for its cotton-like, powdery appearance.

Example sentence: The gardener found a colony of Comstock's mealybugs on the rose bush.

Sense 2 (Adjective):

Referring to or associated with Comstock's mealybug.

Example sentence: The plant's health deteriorated due to a severe Comstock's mealybug infestation.

Usage

Popular Usage:

Comstock's mealybug is often used to describe the particular species of mealybug that has a cotton-like appearance. It is commonly mentioned in gardening discussions and pest control articles.

Example sentence: Many gardeners struggle with controlling Comstock's mealybug infestations on their ornamental plants.

Local Usage:

In local agricultural communities, Comstock's mealybug is known for infesting specific crops or plants unique to the region.

Example sentence: Farmers in the region have been battling Comstock's mealybug on their apple orchards for decades.

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