'Aspidiotus perniciosus' definitions:
Definition of 'Aspidiotus perniciosus'
(from WordNet)
noun
Small east Asian insect naturalized in the United States that damages fruit trees [syn: San Jose scale, Aspidiotus perniciosus]
Definition of 'Aspidiotus perniciosus'
From: GCIDE
- San Jos'e scale \San Jo*s['e]" scale\ 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 Jos['e], California. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]