Phylloxera
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Definition
(n.) A small hemipterous insect (Phylloxera vastatrix) allied to the aphids. It attacks the roots and leaves of the grapevine, doing great damage, especially in Europe.
(n.) The diseased condition of a vine caused by the insect just described.
Typist: Toni
Definition
n. a genus of insects belonging to a family nearly related to aphides and coccus insects very destructive to vines.
Typed by Jaime