aspidiotus

/æspɪˈdaɪtəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of armoured scale insects, particularly Aspidiotus nerii, the olive scale.

“The farmer struggled to control the infestation of aspidiotus on his olive trees.”

Synonyms

  • armoured insect
  • scale insect

Antonyms

  • insecticide-free environment
  • unarmoured insect