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cochonilha-cerosa

Ceroplastes floridensis

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (7 countries), and North America (United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇲🇹 Malta 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Names in Other Languages

Spanish escama de cera
Portuguese cochonilha-cerosa

Similar Species in Ceroplastes

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carrapeta-branca
Ceroplastes sinensis
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fig wax scale
Ceroplastes japonicus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cochonilha-cerosa?
The scientific name of cochonilha-cerosa is Ceroplastes floridensis. It belongs to the genus Ceroplastes.
Where does cochonilha-cerosa live?
cochonilha-cerosa is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (7 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Cyprus, France, Greece, Israel, Japan, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Taiwan.
What family does cochonilha-cerosa belong to?
cochonilha-cerosa (Ceroplastes floridensis) belongs to the genus Ceroplastes, which is part of the taxonomic family Coccidae.
What kingdom does cochonilha-cerosa belong to?
cochonilha-cerosa (Ceroplastes floridensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of cochonilha-cerosa?
The closest relatives of cochonilha-cerosa in the genus Ceroplastes include carrapeta-branca, fig wax scale.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Ceroplastes — 3 Species

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carrapeta-branca
Ceroplastes sinensis
NE
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cochonilha-cerosa
Ceroplastes floridensis
NE
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fig wax scale
Ceroplastes japonicus
NE
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