Mealybug: meaning, definitions and examples
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mealybug
[ หmiหliหbสg ]
plant pest
A mealybug is a small, soft-bodied insect that belongs to the family Pseudococcidae. They are typically covered in a white, powdery substance that gives them a fuzzy appearance. Mealybugs are commonly found on the leaves and stems of plants, where they feed on plant sap. This feeding can cause significant damage to plants, leading to yellowing leaves and stunted growth. They are often found in warm, humid environments and can multiply rapidly if not controlled.
Synonyms
Pseudococcus, plant louse, scale insect.
Examples of usage
- The mealybug infestation on my plant is getting worse.
- I noticed mealybugs crawling on the stems of my flowers.
- Mealybugs can be treated with insecticidal soap.
- She removed the mealybugs manually from the houseplants.
- Mealybug eggs often hatch into nymphs that spread quickly.
Translations
Translations of the word "mealybug" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cochonilha
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฒเคฌเค
๐ฉ๐ช Woll- oder Mealybug
๐ฎ๐ฉ kutu putih
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐะฒััะธะฝะฝะธะน ะบะปัั
๐ต๐ฑ mszyca weลnista
๐ฏ๐ต ใณใใซใคใฌใฉใ ใท
๐ซ๐ท cochenille
๐ช๐ธ cochinilla
๐น๐ท pamuk bรถceฤi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๊ฐ๋ฃจ์ข๋ฒ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุดุฑุฉ ุงููุทู
๐จ๐ฟ molice
๐ธ๐ฐ mรบฤnatka
๐จ๐ณ ็ฒ่ฑ
๐ธ๐ฎ mleฤna uลก
๐ฎ๐ธ mjรถlbuga
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑะฝ ะถำะฝะดัะณั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ un bรถcษyi
๐ฒ๐ฝ cochinilla
Etymology
The term 'mealybug' originates from the transition of the word 'mealy' which is derived from the Old English 'mel' meaning 'meal' or 'flour'. The term 'bug' comes from Middle English 'bugge', meaning 'a terrifying creature', which has been applied broadly to insects. Recognized in entomology since the early 19th century, mealybugs were studied extensively due to their agricultural impact. They became particularly relevant in pest control discussions as they are notorious for damaging crops and ornamental plants. Over time, the scientific classification of mealybugs has evolved, leading to advancements in pest management. The increased awareness of their biology has also contributed to organic practices that focus on natural predation methods to control their populations effectively.