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cochenille des cactées

Diaspis echinocacti

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About

The Cactus scale (Diaspis echinocacti) is a species in the genus Diaspis. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Israel, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (17 countries), and North America (United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇲🇹 Malta 🇵🇱 Poland 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇱 Israel 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Arthropoda (arthropodes)
Class
Insecta (insecte)
Order
Hemiptera (Hemiptera)
Family
Diaspididae
Genus
Diaspis
Species
Diaspis echinocacti (cochenille des cactées)

Names in Other Languages

French cochenille des cactées

Similar Species in Diaspis

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boisduval scale
Diaspis boisduvalii
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pineapple scale
Diaspis bromeliae
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cochenille des cactées?
The scientific name of cochenille des cactées is Diaspis echinocacti. It belongs to the genus Diaspis.
Where does cochenille des cactées live?
cochenille des cactées is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Israel, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (17 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan.
What family does cochenille des cactées belong to?
cochenille des cactées (Diaspis echinocacti) belongs to the genus Diaspis, which is part of the taxonomic family Diaspididae.
What kingdom does cochenille des cactées belong to?
cochenille des cactées (Diaspis echinocacti) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of cochenille des cactées?
The closest relatives of cochenille des cactées in the genus Diaspis include boisduval scale, pineapple scale.

Native Range — 21 Countries

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Genus Diaspis — 3 Species

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cochenille des cactées
Diaspis echinocacti
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boisduval scale
Diaspis boisduvalii
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pineapple scale
Diaspis bromeliae
NE
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