- 1. n. small east Asian insect naturalized in the United States that damages fruit trees Source: wordnet
- 2. 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. Source: webster
- 3. A very destructive scale insect (Aspidiotus perniciosus) thatinfests the apple, pear, and other fruit trees. So called becausefirst introduced into the United States at San José, California. Source: adambom
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