Toumeyella mirabilis

(Cockerell, 1895)

Toumeyella mirabilis is a soft insect in the Coccidae, described by Cockerell in 1895. As a member of the Toumeyella, it shares characteristics with other soft scales that feed on plant vascular fluids and produce honeydew. The occurs in North and Middle America, with records from the United States and Mexico. Like related species in the genus, it likely exhibits typical soft scale with sedentary females and mobile nymphs.

Toumeyella mirabilis by (c) Even Dankowicz, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Even Dankowicz. Used under a CC-BY license.Toumeyella mirabilis with ants by Even Dankowicz. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.Toumeyella mirabilis a scale insect by Sue Carnahan. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Toumeyella mirabilis: /tuːmɛiˈɛlə mɪˈræbɪlɪs/

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Distribution

Recorded from the United States of America and Mexico. Present in North America and Middle America according to GBIF distribution records.

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