Diaspididae
- Pronunciation
- /di-as-pi-DEH-dee-eye/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Diaspidid
- Plural
- Diaspididae
Definition
A family of scale insects (order Hemiptera) characterized by their armored, often circular or oval-shaped bodies.
Etymology
From Greek 'diaspis', meaning 'scale' and 'idos', meaning 'form'.
Example
The Diaspididae family includes many agricultural pests, such as the San Jose scale.