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Chinese wax scale

Ceroplastes sinensis

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The Chinese Wax Scale (Ceroplastes sinensis) is a species in the genus Ceroplastes. Found across Europe (13 countries) and North America (United States).

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (13 countries) and North America (United States).

🇦🇱 Albania 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇲🇹 Malta 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇴 Romania 🇷🇺 Russia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Hemiptera (Hemiptera)

Species

Ceroplastes sinensis (Chinese wax scale)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese carrapeta-branca

Similar Species in Ceroplastes

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fig wax scale

Ceroplastes japonicus

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Florida wax scale

Ceroplastes floridensis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinese wax scale?

The scientific name of Chinese wax scale is Ceroplastes sinensis. It belongs to the genus Ceroplastes.

Where does Chinese wax scale live?

Chinese wax scale is found in Found across Europe (13 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Albania, Belgium, Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania.

What family does Chinese wax scale belong to?

Chinese wax scale (Ceroplastes sinensis) belongs to the genus Ceroplastes, which is part of the taxonomic family Coccidae.

What kingdom does Chinese wax scale belong to?

Chinese wax scale (Ceroplastes sinensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Chinese wax scale?

The closest relatives of Chinese wax scale in the genus Ceroplastes include fig wax scale, Florida wax scale.