mealybug
US /ˈmiːliˌbʌɡ/
UK /ˈmiː.li.bʌɡ/
名詞
粉蚧
a small, soft-bodied insect of the family Pseudococcidae, typically covered in a white, powdery wax, that feeds on plant sap and can be a pest of crops and houseplants
範例:
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The gardener noticed a cluster of mealybugs on the underside of the rose leaves.
園丁注意到玫瑰葉子背面有一簇粉蚧。
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To control mealybugs, you can wipe them off with rubbing alcohol or use insecticidal soap.
要控制粉蚧，您可以用外用酒精擦拭它們，或使用殺蟲皂。