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balsam woolly aphid

 

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Noun balsam woolly aphid has 1 sense
  1. balsam woolly aphid, Adelges piceae - a variety of adelgid
    --1 is a kind of adelgid
    --1 is a member of Adelges, genus Adelges

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Term: balsam woolly aphid

Description: The balsam woolly aphid is a small insect that infests and damages fir trees. It belongs to the Adelgidae family and is known for its woolly appearance due to the secretion of a white cotton-like substance.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense:

  1. The balsam woolly aphid refers to a specific type of aphid that primarily attacks fir trees.

Usages:

  1. The balsam woolly aphid infestation severely weakened the local fir population.
  2. The spread of the balsam woolly aphid can be controlled through appropriate pest management.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The balsam woolly aphid infestation has caused significant damage to the fir trees in the area.
  2. Researchers are studying the balsam woolly aphid's lifecycle and reproductive behaviors.

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