mealybug

名詞

Any of various insects of the family Pseudococcidae, which secrete a powdery wax and are pests of fruit trees.

日本語の意味

Pseudococcidae科に属する昆虫で、粉状のワックスを分泌し、果樹などに被害を与える害虫。

The orchard owner called an entomologist after noticing a mealybug infestation on his citrus trees.

果樹園の所有者は、柑橘の木に粉状のワックスを分泌するワタムシの発生に気づき、昆虫学者に連絡した。

意味（1）

Any of various insects of the family Pseudococcidae, which secrete a powdery wax and are pests of fruit trees.

mealybugs

（ plural ）