phylloxera

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for phylloxera

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phylloxera : මිදිකොළ රෝගය

phylloxera definition

Noun.

  1. 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.
  2. The diseased condition of a vine caused by the insect just described.