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San Jose scale in American English
a scale insect (Quadraspidiotus perniciosus) that is very destructive to fruit trees and ornamental shrubs
noun: a scale insect, Aspidiotus perniciosus, that is highly destructive to fruit trees and shrubs throughout the U.S.

San Jose scale in British English
noun: a small E Asian homopterous insect, Quadraspidiotus perniciosus, introduced into the US and other countries, where it has become a serious pest of fruit trees: family Diaspididae

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