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woolly adelgid

 

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Noun woolly adelgid has 1 sense
  1. woolly adelgid - an insect that feeds on hemlocks; its egg sacs are small fuzzy white balls like artificial snow on a Christmas tree
    --1 is a kind of
    adelgid

Definitions from the Web

Woolly Adelgid

Description:

The Woolly Adelgid is a tiny, aphid-like insect that poses a significant threat to hemlock trees, primarily in eastern North America. This invasive species feeds on the sap of hemlock trees, causing severe damage and often leading to tree mortality if left untreated.

Examples:

Noun (Singular):

The woolly adelgid has decimated the hemlock population in this forest.

Noun (Plural):

The foresters are studying effective methods to control woolly adelgids.

Adjective:

The woolly adelgid infestation has spread rapidly across the region.

Verb:

The foresters are working tirelessly to eradicate the woolly adelgid.

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