Aspidiotus
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- For the genus of snakes for which Aspidiotus is a taxonomic synonym, see AspiditesAspiditesAspidites is a genus of pythons found in Australia. The name can be translated as "shield bearer" and pertains to their two symmetrically shaped head scales. Currently, two species are recognized.-Description:...
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Aspidiotus is a genus of scale insect
Scale insect
The scale insects are small insects of the order Hemiptera, generally classified as the superfamily Coccoidea. There are about 8,000 species of scale insects.-Ecology:...
s. It includes several agricultural and horticultural pests.
Species include:
- Aspidiotus cryptomeriae
- Aspidiotus destructor - coconut scale
- Aspidiotus nerii - oleander scale