Soft scale

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)

Class

Insecta (Insekten)

Order

Hemiptera (Schnabelkerfe)

Family

Coccidae

Genus

Physokermes

Species

Physokermes piceae (Soft scale)

Similar Species in Physokermes

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small spruce-bud scale

Physokermes hemicryphus

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hungarian spruce scale

Physokermes inopinatus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Soft scale?

The scientific name of Soft scale is Physokermes piceae. It belongs to the genus Physokermes.

Where does Soft scale live?

Soft scale is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Soft scale belong to?

Soft scale (Physokermes piceae) belongs to the genus Physokermes, which is part of the taxonomic family Coccidae.

What kingdom does Soft scale belong to?

Soft scale (Physokermes piceae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Soft scale?

The closest relatives of Soft scale in the genus Physokermes include small spruce-bud scale, hungarian spruce scale.