olive scale

noun

: any of several scales that attack olives: such as
a
: an armored scale (Parlatoria oleae) that is a serious pest in California

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“Olive scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/olive%20scale. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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