Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Scale Insect.
Scale Insect - as a noun
Small homopterous insect that usually lives and feeds on plants and secretes a protective waxy covering
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
coccid insectHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The scale insect is a small, oval-shaped creature."
"Gardeners often struggle with controlling scale insects on their plants."
"There are over 8,000 known species of scale insects."
"Some scale insects secrete honeydew, which can attract ants."
"The natural enemies of scale insects include ladybugs and parasitic wasps."
