Ground Pearls

Margarodidae

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Sternorrhyncha
Superfamily: Coccoidea
Family: Margarodidae

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Margarodidae: //mɑːɡəˈroʊdɪdiː//

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Summary

The Margarodidae, commonly known as ground pearls, is a family of scale insects primarily classified under the superfamily Coccoidea. This family has been refined over time, establishing itself as monophyletic after years of polyphyletic classification.

Distribution

~110 species in total, specific distributions not provided.

Evolution

The Margarodidae classification has undergone significant changes, with many past subfamilies now regarded as separate families.

Similar Taxa

Misconceptions

The family Margarodidae has been historically misclassified, with some species initially placed in this family now classified under different families like Monophlebidae.