Phylloxera

n.	1.	(Zool.) 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.

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Phylloxera - type genus of the Phylloxeridae: plant lice Synonyms: genus Phylloxera

arthropod genus, family Phylloxeridae, genus Phylloxera, grape louse, grape phylloxera, Phylloxera vitifoleae, Phylloxeridae