Aclerdidae

Pronunciation
/ah-KLER-dee-ee-day/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Aclerdidae
Plural
Aclerdidae

Definition

A family of scale insects belonging to the order Hemiptera.

Etymology

Named after the type genus, Aclerda.

Example

The Aclerdidae are typically found on grasses and other monocots.

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