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Fiorinia
Fiorinia is a genus of armored scale insects (family Diaspididae) comprising approximately 70 species. The genus is characterized by pupillarial development, where the adult female remains enclosed within the second-instar exuviae. Species are predominantly distributed in tropical and subtropical Asia and the Pacific Islands, though several have become invasive pests globally through trade in ornamental plants. Notable invasive species include F. externa (elongate hemlock scale), F. fioriniae (palm fiorinia scale), F. phantasma (phantasma scale), and F. theae (tea scale).
Trigoniulus corallinus
Rusty Millipede, Common Asian Millipede
Trigoniulus corallinus is a large millipede native to the Indo-Malayan region that has become established as an introduced species across multiple continents. Adults reach 50–75 mm in length and are characterized by a uniform reddish-brown coloration. The species inhabits moist terrestrial environments, particularly areas rich in decaying organic matter. It was the first millipede to have its genome sequenced (2015), and subsequent research has identified an XX/X0 sex chromosome system with males possessing modified seventh-leg pairs (gonopods) used for mating.
Trochoideus desjardinsi
handsome fungus beetle
Trochoideus desjardinsi is a species of handsome fungus beetle in the family Endomychidae, characterized by its broad distribution across tropical and subtropical regions. The species exhibits a notable ecological association with social insects, having been documented in nests of ants and termites. Adults are attracted to light and have been collected from various decaying plant materials and economically important crops.