Cacopsylla pyricola
- Pronunciation
- /ka-KOP-sill-uh py-RIK-oh-luh/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Cacopsylla pyricola
- Plural
- Cacopsylla pyricola
Definition
A pear psyllid, a small insect that feeds on pear trees, considered a major pest in North America.
Etymology
Named after the genus Cacopsylla and the Latin word 'pyrum', meaning 'pear'.
Example
Cacopsylla pyricola is a significant pest of pear orchards in North America.
Related Terms
- Pear psyllid
- Pear
- Pest