Diaspidiotus liquidambaris
(Kotinsky, 1903)
Sweetgum Scale
Diaspidiotus liquidambaris is a insect in the Diaspididae, commonly known as the Sweetgum Scale. It is a specialized feeder on sweetgum trees (Liquidambar styraciflua) and related . As a member of the armored scales, it produces a protective waxy covering over its body. The species was first described by Kotinsky in 1903 under the basionym Chemnaspidiotus liquidambaris. It occurs in the United States, where it can be a minor pest of ornamental and forest trees.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diaspidiotus liquidambaris: /ˌdaɪəˌspɪdiˈoʊtəs ˌlɪkwɪˈdæmbərɪs/
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Distribution
United States of America
Host Associations
- Liquidambar styraciflua - sweetgum; specific epithet derived from this
Similar Taxa
- Diaspidiotus perniciosuscongeneric ; both are armored scales in the same but differ in preference (D. perniciosus attacks rosaceous hosts including apple)