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grape louse::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | grape phylloxera, phylloxera vitifoleae |
| Type of | louse, plant louse |
Examples of grape louse
grape louse
The main culprit, Mr. Martinson said, was an American grape louse called phylloxera, which devoured the unaccustomed roots.
From the post-gazette.com
This is not the first time grape growers have fought this burrowing louse, which is indigenous to North America east of the Rockies.
From the time.com
This is common practice because North American grape species are resistant to phylloxera, a root louse that eventually kills the vine.
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