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Mediterranean scale

Parlatoria ziziphi

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (12 countries), and North America (United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Hemiptera (Hemiptera)
Family
Diaspididae
Genus
Parlatoria
Species
Parlatoria ziziphi (Mediterranean scale)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish escama parlatoria negra
French cochenille noire de l'oranger

Similar Species in Parlatoria

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common parlatoria scale
Parlatoria proteus
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date palm scale
Parlatoria blanchardi
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Pergande's scale
Parlatoria pergandii
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mediterranean scale?
The scientific name of Mediterranean scale is Parlatoria ziziphi. It belongs to the genus Parlatoria.
Where does Mediterranean scale live?
Mediterranean scale is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (12 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Netherlands.
What family does Mediterranean scale belong to?
Mediterranean scale (Parlatoria ziziphi) belongs to the genus Parlatoria, which is part of the taxonomic family Diaspididae.
What kingdom does Mediterranean scale belong to?
Mediterranean scale (Parlatoria ziziphi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Mediterranean scale?
The closest relatives of Mediterranean scale in the genus Parlatoria include common parlatoria scale, date palm scale, Pergande's scale.

Native Range — 16 Countries

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Genus Parlatoria — 4 Species

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common parlatoria scale
Parlatoria proteus
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date palm scale
Parlatoria blanchardi
NE
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Mediterranean scale
Parlatoria ziziphi
NE
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Pergande's scale
Parlatoria pergandii
NE
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