noun
- Plural of coccid; small insects of the family Coccidae, including scale insects and mealybugs, that feed on plant sap.
Usage: technical; entomology
Examples
- The gardener discovered coccids infesting the houseplants.
- Coccids can cause significant damage to citrus crops if left untreated.
- Many coccids secrete a waxy coating that protects them from pesticides.
- The farmer used neem oil to control the coccids on her fruit trees.