Cerococcus quercus
Comstock, 1882
Oak Wax Scale
Cerococcus quercus is a insect in the Cerococcidae, commonly known as the Oak . This is associated with oak trees (Quercus spp.), as indicated by its specific epithet. Like other cerococcids, it produces a waxy covering for protection. The species was first described by Comstock in 1882 and is native to North America, with records from the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cerococcus quercus: /sɛˈroʊ.kə.kəs ˈkwɛr.kəs/
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Distribution
United States of America; North America
Host Associations
- Quercus - Specific epithet and indicate association with oak
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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