Pseudococcus Comstocki (Noun)
Meaning
Asiatic insect introduced accidentally into United States; pest on citrus and apple trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Pseudococcus comstocki, a pest native to Asia, was accidentally introduced into the United States and has been causing significant damage to citrus trees.
- The pseudococcus comstocki is a notorious insect pest that affects not only citrus trees but also apple trees in the United States.
- Efforts to control the pseudococcus comstocki population have been ongoing since its introduction, but the insect remains a significant threat to American citrus and apple production.
- The pseudococcus comstocki, also known as the Comstock mealybug, has been wreaking havoc on citrus and apple trees across the United States since its accidental introduction.
- Scientists are working to develop more effective methods for controlling the pseudococcus comstocki population and mitigating its impact on American agriculture.