adelgid

noun

1. An insect of the genus Adelges.

   “For this reason, it is important that adelgid-free planting stock be used.”

   “Since the adelgid did not attack red spruce or hardwoods, its impact on the timber industry would be minimal.”

   “Severe winter cold helps reduce adelgid populations and slow their spread, so the recent trend toward relatively mild winters is actually facilitating the adelgid onslaught.”