How to Identify Eriococcidae
Eriococcidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Hemiptera, class Insecta. The family contains 9 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Eriococcidae Species
Tectococcus ovatus Hempel, 1900
Tectococcus ovatus Hempel, 1900
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Cryptococcus fagisuga Lindinger, 1936
Cryptococcus fagisuga Lindinger, 1936
Cryptococcus fagisuga (beech scale) is a parthenogenetic insect that spreads bee…
Eriococcus coriaceus Maskell, 1893
Eriococcus coriaceus Maskell, 1893
Eriococcus coriaceus, commonly called blue gum scale, is a scale insect that mos…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Eriococcidae?
Eriococcidae animals belong to the Hemiptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 9 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 Eriococcidae?
Eriococcidae is classified in the order Hemiptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 9 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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