How to Identify Margarodidae
Margarodidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Hemiptera, class Insecta. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Margarodidae Species
Crypticerya genistae (Hempel, 1912)
Crypticerya genistae (Hempel, 1912)
Crypticerya genistae is a species of giant scale insect native to South America,…
Coelostomidia zealandica (Maskell, 1880)
Coelostomidia zealandica (Maskell, 1880)
Coelostomidia zealandica is a large New Zealand scale insect that has at least t…
Icerya purchasi Maskell, 1879
Icerya purchasi Maskell, 1879
Icerya purchasi (cottony cushion scale) is a globally distributed scale insect p…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Margarodidae?
Margarodidae animals belong to the Hemiptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 6 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 Margarodidae?
Margarodidae is classified in the order Hemiptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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