How to Identify Diaspididae
Diaspididae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Hemiptera, class Insecta. The family contains 12 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Diaspididae Species
Lepidosaphes ulmi (Linnaeus, 1758)
Lepidosaphes ulmi (Linnaeus, 1758)
Lepidosaphes ulmi is a widely invasive scale insect pest that feeds on tree sap …
Fiorinia externa Ferris, 1942
Fiorinia externa Ferris, 1942
This page provides morphological details and distribution information for the in…
Chionaspis pinifoliae (Fitch, 1856)
Chionaspis pinifoliae (Fitch, 1856)
Chionaspis pinifoliae, the pine needle scale insect, is a common scale that feed…
Lepidosaphes beckii (Newman, 1869)
Lepidosaphes beckii (Newman, 1869)
Lepidosaphes beckii, also called citrus mussel scale, is a scale insect first de…
Aonidiella aurantii (Maskell, 1879)
Aonidiella aurantii (Maskell, 1879)
Aonidiella aurantii is a scale insect with distinct male and female forms that f…
Pseudaulacaspis cockerelli (Cooley, 1897)
Pseudaulacaspis cockerelli (Cooley, 1897)
Pseudaulacaspis cockerelli is an armored scale insect found in Europe, with many…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Diaspididae?
Diaspididae animals belong to the Hemiptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 12 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Diaspididae?
Diaspididae is classified in the order Hemiptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 12 accepted species worldwide.
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