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genus adelges

 

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Noun genus adelges has 1 sense
  1. Adelges, genus Adelges - type genus of the Adelgidae: plant lice
    --1 is a kind of arthropod genus
    --1 is a member of Adelgidae, family Adelgidae
    --1 has members:
     balsam woolly aphid, Adelges piceae; spruce gall aphid, Adelges abietis

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Genus Adelges

Description:

The genus Adelges refers to a group of small, soft-bodied insects belonging to the family Adelgidae. These insects are typically found on coniferous trees and are known to be pests, causing damage by feeding on plant sap.

Sample Sentences:

1. The genus Adelges includes several species that attack pine trees.

2. The adelgid, a member of the genus Adelges, has been responsible for the decline of many hemlock trees.

3. To combat the infestation caused by the genus Adelges, tree owners may need to apply appropriate insecticides.

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