Lecanodiaspis prosopidis

(Maskell, 1895)

Common Pit Scale

Lecanodiaspis prosopidis is a insect in the Lecanodiaspididae, described by Maskell in 1895. It is commonly known as the Common Pit Scale. The occurs in North America, with records from the United States and Mexico. Like other members of its family, it is a plant-feeding insect that produces a protective covering.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lecanodiaspis prosopidis: //ˌlɛkənoʊˈdaɪəspɪs prəˈsɒpɪdɪs//

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Distribution

United States of America, Mexico; Caribbean; Middle America; North America

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Taxonomic Authority Note

NCBI lists the authority as (Maskell, 1894), while other sources use (Maskell, 1895). The 1895 date appears more widely accepted in current databases.

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