fig wax scale

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (8 countries).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Hemiptera (Hemiptera)

Family

Coccidae

Genus

Ceroplastes

Species

Ceroplastes japonicus (fig wax scale)

Names in Other Languages

French kermes du figuier

Similar Species in Ceroplastes

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Chinese wax scale

Ceroplastes sinensis

Not Evaluated

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Florida wax scale

Ceroplastes floridensis

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of fig wax scale?

The scientific name of fig wax scale is Ceroplastes japonicus. It belongs to the genus Ceroplastes.

Where does fig wax scale live?

fig wax scale is found in Found across Europe (8 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Croatia, France, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, Slovenia, United Kingdom.

What family does fig wax scale belong to?

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

What kingdom does fig wax scale belong to?

fig wax scale (Ceroplastes japonicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of fig wax scale?

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