Pseudokermes vitreus

(Cockerell, 1894)

Glassy Scale

Pseudokermes vitreus, commonly known as the Glassy , is a soft scale insect in the Coccidae. The was described by Cockerell in 1894 and is currently treated as a synonym of Inglisia vitrea in some taxonomic databases. It has been recorded across the Caribbean region, parts of South America, and the southern United States. The 'Glassy Scale' suggests a translucent or glass-like appearance of the protective covering.

Pseudokermes vitreus by Takumasa Kondo, Nate Hardy. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.Pseudokermes vitreus dry female by Takumasa Kondo, Nate Hardy. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.Pseudokermes vitreus type material by Takumasa Kondo, Nate Hardy. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pseudokermes vitreus: /ˌsjuːdoʊˈkɜːrmiːz ˈvɪtriəs/

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Distribution

Recorded from the Galápagos Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, Brazil, United States of America, Cuba, Puerto Rico and Vieques Island, and broadly across the Caribbean and North America.

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