Eriococcidae

Pronunciation
/er-ee-o-KOK-id-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Eriococcid
Plural
Eriococcids

Definition

A family of scale insects (order Hemiptera) known for their distinctive, often white, waxy secretions.

Etymology

From Greek 'erio', meaning 'woolly' or 'downy', and 'Coccidae', referring to scale insects.

Example

Eriococcidae species are often found on various plants, including citrus trees, where they can cause significant agricultural damage.

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