Family Pseudococcidae (Noun)
Meaning
Scalelike insects: mealybugs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Mealybugs are a family of scalelike insects, specifically known as family Pseudococcidae, that feed on plant sap and are common garden pests.
- The family Pseudococcidae includes over 2000 species of mealybugs, many of which are serious pests of crops and ornamental plants.
- Some species of mealybugs in the family Pseudococcidae have developed resistance to pesticides, making them even more difficult to control.
- The mealybugs in the family Pseudococcidae are characterized by their white, cottony coating and ability to secrete a sticky substance called honeydew.
- In addition to feeding on plant sap, some species of mealybugs in the family Pseudococcidae also transmit plant viruses and other diseases.