family diaspididae

Thân thiện

A tiny insect from the family Diaspididae clings to a green leaf.

Definition

Proper noun A taxonomic family of insects within the superfamily Coccoidea, commonly known as armored scales. These are small, sap-sucking pests that protect themselves under a hard, shield-like covering.

Usage and Examples

• The family Diaspididae contains some of the most damaging scale insect pests in agriculture.
• Identifying an insect to the family Diaspididae is the first step in implementing proper control measures.
• This specimen's morphology places it squarely within the family Diaspididae.

Advanced Usage

• In formal taxonomic writing, the family name is often italicized: .
• The term is used metonymically to refer to the collective characteristics or pest status of all armored scale species.
  • The resilience of the family Diaspididae to many insecticides is a major research concern.

Variants and Related Words

• Diaspidid (noun/adjective): A member of the family Diaspididae; pertaining to this family.
  • The diaspidid was attached firmly to the citrus leaf.
• Armored scale (common noun): The widely used common name for insects in this family.
  • The San Jose scale is a notorious armored scale.

Synonyms and Related Terms

• Armored scale insects: A descriptive synonym.
• Coccoidea: The superfamily to which Diaspididae belongs.
• Scale insects: A broader term that includes Diaspididae and other families like Coccidae (soft scales).

Notes on Meaning

This term has a single, specific meaning in the scientific field of entomology. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses. Its usage is almost exclusively academic, agricultural, or horticultural.

Học thuật

Noun

1. armored scales

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Diaspididae
• family Diaspididae