Lecanodiaspididae
- Pronunciation
- /leh-KAN-oh-die-AS-pih-dih-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Lecanodiaspididae
- Plural
- Lecanodiaspididae
Definition
A of insects (: ) commonly known as false pit scales or lecanodiaspidids, characterized by a protective waxy covering and pit-like depressions in the . Members are distributed globally with highest diversity in the Far East.
Full guide
Read the full Lecanodiaspididae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.
Etymology
Example
Lecanodiaspis formicarum, a in Lecanodiaspididae, produces a distinctive pit-shaped test and maintains mutualistic associations with that tend the for honeydew.
Synonyms
- false pit scales
Related Terms
- Coccoidea
- Diaspididae
- scale insect
- test
- Hemiptera
- Sternorrhyncha
Usage Notes
The is distinguished from true pit () by test and anatomical details of the female. The 'false pit scales' reflects this contrast. Taxonomic placement within is well-established, though some -level classifications remain under revision.