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pine spittlebug

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun pine spittlebug has 1 sense
  1. pine spittlebug - North American insect that attacks pines
    --1 is a kind of
    spittle insect, spittlebug
    --1 is a member of Aphrophora, genus Aphrophora

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Pine Spittlebug

Description:

The pine spittlebug is a small insect belonging to the family Aphrophoridae, known for its ability to produce frothy spittle-like masses on pine trees. This bug is commonly found in pine forests and plantations and is considered a pest by damaging the trees' foliage.

Senses:

  • Noun: A small insect belonging to the family Aphrophoridae known for producing frothy spittle masses on pine trees.

Sample Sentences:

  • The pine spittlebug covers itself in a foamy substance to protect itself from predators.
  • The frothy spittle-like masses on the pine tree indicate the presence of pine spittlebugs.
  • Pine spittlebugs can cause damage to the pine tree by feeding on its foliage.

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