Bark louse \Bark" louse`\ (Zo["o]l.) An insect of the family {Coccid[ae]}, which infests the bark of trees and vines. Note: The wingless females assume the shape of scales. The bark louse of the vine is {Pulvinaria innumerabilis}; that of the pear is {Lecanium pyri}. See {Orange scale}.
bark louse n : any of several insects living on the bark of plants [syn: {bark-louse}]