Ornate pit scales

Pronunciation
/or-n8 pit skelz/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Ornate pit scale
Plural
Ornate pit scales

Definition

A type of scale insect (Cerococcus quercus) characterized by its ornate, pitted appearance.

Etymology

From Latin 'ornatus', meaning 'decorated' or 'adorned', and 'pit', referring to the distinctive pits on the scale's surface.

Example

Ornate pit scales are commonly found on oak trees in the southeastern United States.

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