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cotton white scale

Pinnaspis strachani

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (10 countries), and North America (United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Arthropoda (arthropodes)
Class
Insecta (insecte)
Order
Hemiptera (Hemiptera)
Family
Diaspididae
Genus
Pinnaspis
Species
Pinnaspis strachani (cotton white scale)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish escama nieve menor

Similar Species in Pinnaspis

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bamboo mussel-scale
Pinnaspis buxi
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Fern scale
Pinnaspis aspidistrae
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cotton white scale?
The scientific name of cotton white scale is Pinnaspis strachani. It belongs to the genus Pinnaspis.
Where does cotton white scale live?
cotton white scale is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (10 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Taiwan.
What family does cotton white scale belong to?
cotton white scale (Pinnaspis strachani) belongs to the genus Pinnaspis, which is part of the taxonomic family Diaspididae.
What kingdom does cotton white scale belong to?
cotton white scale (Pinnaspis strachani) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of cotton white scale?
The closest relatives of cotton white scale in the genus Pinnaspis include bamboo mussel-scale, Fern scale.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Pinnaspis — 3 Species

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bamboo mussel-scale
Pinnaspis buxi
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Fern scale
Pinnaspis aspidistrae
NE
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cotton white scale
Pinnaspis strachani
NE
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