Chionaspis
Chionaspis
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hemiptera
- Suborder: Sternorrhyncha
- Superfamily: Coccoidea
- Family: Diaspididae
- Genus: Chionaspis
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chionaspis: //kaɪ.oʊˈnæspɪs//
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Summary
Chionaspis is a genus of scale insect known for its diverse species, including notable ones like Chionaspis pinifoliae (Pine Needle Scale) and Chionaspis heterophyllae (Pineleaf Scale). It encompasses at least 23 known species and has been noted for various unnamed species identified through geographical sampling and analysis.
Tags
- Chionaspis
- scale insect
- hemiptera
- insect
- ecosystem