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Fern scale

Pinnaspis aspidistrae

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (21 countries) and North America (United States).

🇦🇱 Albania 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇲🇹 Malta 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Hemiptera (Hemiptera)
Family
Diaspididae
Genus
Pinnaspis
Species
Pinnaspis aspidistrae (Fern scale)

Similar Species in Pinnaspis

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bamboo mussel-scale
Pinnaspis buxi
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cotton white scale
Pinnaspis strachani
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fern scale?
The scientific name of Fern scale is Pinnaspis aspidistrae. It belongs to the genus Pinnaspis.
Where does Fern scale live?
Fern scale is found in Found across Europe (21 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy.
What family does Fern scale belong to?
Fern scale (Pinnaspis aspidistrae) belongs to the genus Pinnaspis, which is part of the taxonomic family Diaspididae.
What kingdom does Fern scale belong to?
Fern scale (Pinnaspis aspidistrae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Fern scale?
The closest relatives of Fern scale in the genus Pinnaspis include bamboo mussel-scale, cotton white scale.

Native Range — 22 Countries

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Genus Pinnaspis — 3 Species

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