Azalea Bark Scale
Acanthococcus azaleae
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hemiptera
- Suborder: Sternorrhyncha
- Superfamily: Coccoidea
- Family: Eriococcidae
- Genus: Acanthococcus
- Species: azaleae
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acanthococcus azaleae: //əˌkænθoʊˈkoʊkəs əˈzæli.i//
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Summary
Acanthococcus azaleae, commonly known as the Azalea Bark Scale, is a species belonging to the family Eriococcidae. This scale insect is primarily found on rhododendrons and azaleas, as well as other members of the Ericaceae family and some unrelated tree species. It is distributed throughout most of North America.
Habitat
Mostly found on Rhododendron (rhododendrons and azaleas) but also on other Ericaceae and some unrelated trees.
Distribution
Most of North America
Tags
- Acanthococcus azaleae
- Azalea Bark Scale
- Eriococcidae
- Hemiptera