PHYLLOXERA


Meaning of PHYLLOXERA in English

n.

Any of numerous, chiefly North American, insect species (genus Phylloxera , order Homoptera), many of which are serious pests of plants.

Phylloxera form galls on and can defoliate trees, especially hickory and pecan . See also grape phylloxera .

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