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San Jose scale

San Jo·se scale (plural San Jo·se scales)


noun 
Definition:
 
destructive insect: a scale insect that is destructive to fruit trees and other fruit-bearing plants. Native to: Asia.  Latin name Quadraspidiotus perniciosus.

[Late 19th century. After San Jose]
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