San Jose scale

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A very destructive scale insect (Aspidiotus perniciosus) that infests the apple, pear, and other fruit trees. So called because first introduced into the United States at San José, California.

Noun

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San Jose scale - small east Asian insect naturalized in the United States that damages fruit trees Synonyms: Aspidiotus perniciosus

armored scale, Aspidiotus, Aspidiotus perniciosus, genus Aspidiotus