1. Plural of phylloxera; small insects that feed on grapevines and can cause severe damage to vineyards.
Usage: Entomology/Agriculture; Often used in viticulture and pest management contexts

Examples

• The phylloxeras devastated European vineyards in the 19th century.
• Farmers use resistant rootstocks to protect their vines from phylloxeras.
• Phylloxeras can reproduce rapidly in warm climates, making them a serious threat to wine production.
• The discovery of phylloxeras in California vineyards prompted new quarantine measures.
• Different species of phylloxeras attack various parts of the grapevine, from roots to leaves.