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Latania scale

Hemiberlesia lataniae

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel, Taiwan), Europe (14 countries), and North America (Dominica, United States).

🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇲 Dominica 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇹 Italy 🇲🇹 Malta 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇴 Romania 🇪🇸 Spain 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Hemiptera (Hemiptera)
Family
Diaspididae
Genus
Hemiberlesia
Species
Hemiberlesia lataniae (Latania scale)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish escama del latano

Similar Species in Hemiberlesia

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greedy scale
Hemiberlesia rapax
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Latania scale?
The scientific name of Latania scale is Hemiberlesia lataniae. It belongs to the genus Hemiberlesia.
Where does Latania scale live?
Latania scale is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel, Taiwan), Europe (14 countries), and North America (Dominica, United States).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dominica, France, Greece, Israel, Italy.
What family does Latania scale belong to?
Latania scale (Hemiberlesia lataniae) belongs to the genus Hemiberlesia, which is part of the taxonomic family Diaspididae.
What kingdom does Latania scale belong to?
Latania scale (Hemiberlesia lataniae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Latania scale?
The closest relatives of Latania scale in the genus Hemiberlesia include greedy scale.

Native Range — 19 Countries

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Genus Hemiberlesia — 2 Species

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greedy scale
Hemiberlesia rapax
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Latania scale
Hemiberlesia lataniae
NE
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