Orthezia

noun
Or·​the·​zia | \ ȯ(r)ˈthēzh(ē)ə\

Definition of Orthezia

: a genus of coccids (the type of the family Ortheziidae) including species that attack greenhouse plants throughout the world

History and Etymology for Orthezia

New Latin, probably from J. A. Dorthes †1794 French physician + New Latin -ia

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