mealybug

See also: mealy bug

English

Etymology

mealy +‎ bug, from the appearance of the powder.

Noun

mealybug (plural mealybugs)

Any of various insects of the family Pseudococcidae, which secrete a powdery wax and are pests of fruit trees.

Translations

Translations

Dutch: wolluis (nl)
German: Schmierlaus f
Greek: ψευδόκοκκος m (psevdókokkos)

Navajo: yaaʼ bitsʼaʼí łigaaígíí
Russian: мучни́стый черве́ц m (mučnístyj červéc)

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