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Florida wax scale

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).

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

Names in Other Languages

Spanish escama de cera
Portuguese cochonilha-cerosa

Similar Species in Ceroplastes

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Chinese wax scale
Ceroplastes sinensis
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fig wax scale
Ceroplastes japonicus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Florida wax scale?
The scientific name of Florida wax scale is Ceroplastes floridensis. It belongs to the genus Ceroplastes.
Where does Florida wax scale live?
Florida wax scale 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 Florida wax scale belong to?
Florida wax scale (Ceroplastes floridensis) belongs to the genus Ceroplastes, which is part of the taxonomic family Coccidae.
What kingdom does Florida wax scale belong to?
Florida wax scale (Ceroplastes floridensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Florida wax scale?
The closest relatives of Florida wax scale in the genus Ceroplastes include Chinese wax scale, fig wax scale.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Ceroplastes — 3 Species

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Chinese wax scale
Ceroplastes sinensis
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fig wax scale
Ceroplastes japonicus
NE
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Florida wax scale
Ceroplastes floridensis
NE
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