Eucalymnatus
Cockerell, 1901
tessellated scale
Species Guides
1- Eucalymnatus tessellatus(Tessellated scale)
Eucalymnatus is a of soft scale insects in the Coccidae. The best-known , Eucalymnatus tessellatus, is native to South America and has spread to tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Species in this genus are phytophagous and can become significant pests of ornamental plants, fruit trees, and palms in nurseries and landscapes.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eucalymnatus: /ˌjuːkəˈlɪmnətəs/
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Habitat
Tropical and subtropical environments; greenhouses, commercial nurseries, and outdoor landscapes in warm climates.
Distribution
Native to South America; introduced to North America (south Florida, Hawaii), Central America (El Salvador, West Indies), Africa (Egypt, Kenya, Mauritius, Seychelles, Tanzania), Asia (India, Indonesia, Israel, Sri Lanka, Taiwan), and Australasia/Pacific Islands (Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tuvalu, Vanuatu).
Diet
Phytophagous; feeds on vascular plants.
Host Associations
- Cocos nucifera - coconut
- Mangifera indica - mango
- Persea americana - avocado
- Ficus - figs
Ecological Role
Plant pest causing general plant damage in ornamental and agricultural settings.
Human Relevance
Economic pest in greenhouses, commercial nurseries, and south Florida landscapes; management required to control on ornamental and fruit crops.
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Taxonomic note
The epithet is sometimes misspelled as 'tesselatus' in older literature; the correct spelling is 'tessellatus' (Signoret, 1870).