armored scale
Noun: An insect, specifically a type of scale insect (family Diaspididae), characterized by a protective, firm, waxy covering or shell that conceals its body. This covering is secreted by the female and is often hard and armor-like.
The term "armored scale" is used specifically in entomology and agriculture to classify and describe a major group of plant-parasitic insects. * The armored scale is a serious pest for citrus growers. * Unlike soft scales, the armored scale does not produce honeydew. * Biologists studied the structure of the armored scale's protective covering.
- As a collective noun: The term can be used to refer to an infestation or group of these insects.
- The rose bush was weakened by a severe infestation of armored scale.
- Armoured scale: The British English spelling variant.
- Scale insect: The broader category to which armored scales belong.
- Diaspidid: A technical, scientific synonym derived from the family name Diaspididae.
- Diaspidid (scientific)
- Hard scale (common descriptive term)
The term "armored scale" is highly specific to entomology. It does not refer to: * A type of weighing scale. * A scale (size or level) related to armor or military vehicles.
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insect having a firm covering of wax especially in the female
