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cactus scale

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 (동물)
Phylum
Arthropoda (절지동물)
Class
Insecta (곤충)
Order
Hemiptera (노린재목)
Family
Diaspididae
Genus
Diaspis
Species
Diaspis echinocacti (cactus scale)

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
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cactus scale?
The scientific name of cactus scale is Diaspis echinocacti. It belongs to the genus Diaspis.
Where does cactus scale live?
cactus scale 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 cactus scale belong to?
cactus scale (Diaspis echinocacti) belongs to the genus Diaspis, which is part of the taxonomic family Diaspididae.
What kingdom does cactus scale belong to?
cactus scale (Diaspis echinocacti) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of cactus scale?
The closest relatives of cactus scale 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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boisduval scale
Diaspis boisduvalii
NE
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cactus scale
Diaspis echinocacti
NE
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pineapple scale
Diaspis bromeliae
NE
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