Definition

Noun: - A taxonomic genus of insects in the family Aphididae, commonly known as woolly aphids. These are small, sap-sucking insects often recognized by the white, wool-like wax filaments they secrete for protection.

Usage Notes

• This term is used in formal scientific contexts, specifically in the fields of entomology (the study of insects) and taxonomy (the science of classification). It is a proper noun and is typically italicized in academic writing.
• It refers to the entire group or category of species classified under the name .

Examples

• The apple tree was infested with insects from the .
• A study was conducted on the life cycle of the .
• includes several species that are pests of fruit trees.

Advanced Usage

• In detailed scientific descriptions, the genus name is often followed by the specific epithet to name a particular species (e.g., , the woolly apple aphid).
• The term may be used in discussions about plant pest management, biological control, and insect phylogeny.

Variants and Related Words

• Eriosoma: The simplified form of the genus name, often used interchangeably in scientific discourse.
• Woolly aphid(s): The common name for aphids belonging to this genus.
• Aphididae: The biological family to which this genus belongs.

Synonyms

• Woolly aphid genus (a descriptive synonym, not a formal taxonomic one).

Different Meanings

• This term has a single, specific meaning in scientific nomenclature. It does not have general English usage outside of taxonomy and entomology.

Noun

1. woolly aphids