woolly aphid
US /ˈwʊli ˈeɪfɪd/
UK /ˈwʊli ˈeɪfɪd/
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afide lanigero
a small insect of the aphid family, covered with a white, waxy, wool-like secretion, that feeds on the sap of plants, especially apple trees
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The apple tree was heavily infested with woolly aphids.
Il melo era pesantemente infestato da afidi lanigeri.
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You can identify woolly aphids by their white, fluffy appearance.
Puoi identificare gli afidi lanigeri dal loro aspetto bianco e soffice.