Adelgidae

Pronunciation
/uh-DEL-jih-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Adelgid
Plural
Adelgids

Definition

A family of plant-feeding insects, commonly known as adelgids or spruce aphids.

Etymology

From the Greek ‘adelos’, meaning ‘hidden’ or 'concealed'.

Example

The Adelgidae family includes species that attack various conifers.

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