mealybug

die Schmierlaus (f); die Wolllaus (f)

Example sentences with “mealybug”

  1. The mealybug is a common pest on houseplants. (Die Schmierlaus ist ein häufiger Schädling an Zimmerpflanzen.)

Frequently asked questions

How do you say 'mealybug' in German?

The common term for 'mealybug' is 'die Schmierlaus' or 'die Wolllaus'. Both are feminine nouns. The plural forms are 'die Schmierläuse' and 'die Wollläuse'.