coccinelídeo
1. Any insect of the family Coccidae, which are small parasitic arthropods that feed on plant sap, often covered with a waxy or cottony secretion
The gardener discovered coccids infesting the citrus trees.
O jardineiro descobriu coccinelídeos infestando as árvores cítricas.
2. A scale insect that damages plants by extracting sap from leaves, stems, and roots
Coccids can cause yellowing and wilting of plant foliage.
Coccinelídeos podem causar amarelecimento e murcha da folhagem das plantas.
Coccids are significant agricultural pests in both Brazil and the United States, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. In Brazil, they are commonly encountered in coffee, citrus, and ornamental plant cultivation. The term is primarily used in agricultural, horticultural, and entomological professional contexts rather than everyday conversation.
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