Phylloxera /(?)/

Phyl·lox·e·ra

Phylloxera

n.
  1. A small hemipterous insect (Phylloxera vastatrix) allied to the aphids. It attacks the roots and leaves of the grapevine, doing great damage, especially in Europe. (Zool.)
  2. The diseased condition of a vine caused by the insect just described.