wax insect

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wax insect

Any of various scale insects that secrete a waxy substance, especially a Chinese species (Ericerus pe-la) bred commercially for the production of candles.

wax insect

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any of various scale insects that secrete wax or a waxy substance, esp the oriental species Ceroplastes ceriferus, which produces Chinese wax

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wax insect - any of various insects that secrete a waxy substance

scale insect - small homopterous insect that usually lives and feeds on plants and secretes a protective waxy covering

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