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Oleander scale

Aspidiotus nerii

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)
Class
Insecta (แมลง)
Order
Hemiptera (มวน)
Family
Diaspididae
Genus
Aspidiotus
Species
Aspidiotus nerii (Oleander scale)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish escama blanca de la hiedra
Portuguese pinta-branca
Russian plushevaya shitovka

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Oleander scale?
The scientific name of Oleander scale is Aspidiotus nerii. It belongs to the genus Aspidiotus.
Where does Oleander scale live?
Oleander scale is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus), Europe (14 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway.
What family does Oleander scale belong to?
Oleander scale (Aspidiotus nerii) belongs to the genus Aspidiotus, which is part of the taxonomic family Diaspididae.
What kingdom does Oleander scale belong to?
Oleander scale (Aspidiotus nerii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

Native Range — 16 Countries

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Genus Aspidiotus — 1 Species

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Oleander scale
Aspidiotus nerii
NE
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