noun
cottony cushion scale
A species of scale insect (Icerya purchasi), known as a pest of citrus and other plants.
イセリアカイガラムシは柑橘類の害虫として知られている。
The cottony cushion scale is known as a pest of citrus fruits.
Katakana spelling is standard for this species name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be recognized by most readers; included for reference.
The name イセリア comes from the genus name Icerya, derived from the surname Icery. The exact derivation is uncertain.