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Machilus oystershell

Lepidosaphes beckii

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (15 countries), and North America (United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇲🇹 Malta 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇱 Israel 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (动物界)
Phylum
Arthropoda (节肢动物门)
Class
Insecta (昆蟲綱)
Order
Hemiptera (半翅目)
Family
Diaspididae
Genus
Lepidosaphes
Species
Lepidosaphes beckii (Machilus oystershell)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish escama purpura
French cochenille virgule de l'oranger

Similar Species in Lepidosaphes

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Glover scale
Lepidosaphes gloverii
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Mediterranean fig scale
Lepidosaphes ulmi
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Newstead scale
Lepidosaphes newsteadi
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Machilus oystershell?
The scientific name of Machilus oystershell is Lepidosaphes beckii. It belongs to the genus Lepidosaphes.
Where does Machilus oystershell live?
Machilus oystershell is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (15 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel.
What family does Machilus oystershell belong to?
Machilus oystershell (Lepidosaphes beckii) belongs to the genus Lepidosaphes, which is part of the taxonomic family Diaspididae.
What kingdom does Machilus oystershell belong to?
Machilus oystershell (Lepidosaphes beckii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of Machilus oystershell?
The closest relatives of Machilus oystershell in the genus Lepidosaphes include Glover scale, Mediterranean fig scale, Newstead scale.

Native Range — 20 Countries

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Genus Lepidosaphes — 4 Species

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Glover scale
Lepidosaphes gloverii
NE
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Machilus oystershell
Lepidosaphes beckii
NE
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Mediterranean fig scale
Lepidosaphes ulmi
NE 🐾
Newstead scale
Lepidosaphes newsteadi
NE
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