noun
- A small insect of the family Coccidae, typically a scale insect that feeds on plant sap and is often covered with a waxy or cottony coating.
Usage: technical; entomology
Examples
- The gardener discovered coccids infesting the houseplant's stems.
- Coccids can cause significant damage to citrus crops if left untreated.
- The white, powdery coating on the leaf was actually a colony of coccids.
- Farmers use insecticidal soap to control coccid populations on their plants.