Aclerdidae

Pronunciation
/ah-KLER-dee-ee-day/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Aclerdidae
Plural
Aclerdidae

Definition

A family of scale insects belonging to the order Hemiptera.

Full guide

Read the full Aclerdidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.

Etymology

Named after the type genus, Aclerda.

Example

The Aclerdidae are typically found on grasses and other monocots.

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