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True bugs, cicadas & leafhoppers
Rufous scale, West Indian red scale
Selenaspidus articulatus (Morgan, 1889)
Names
| English | Rufous scale, West Indian red scale |
|---|---|
| Dutch | — |
| Spanish | — |
| Chinese | 刺盾蚧 |
| Scientific name | Selenaspidus articulatus (Morgan, 1889) |
About this species
Selenaspidus articulatus is an armoured scale insect in the family Diaspididae, commonly known as the West Indian red scale. It is a polyphagous species found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world as a pest species of Citrus and other fruit and ornamental trees.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Hemiptera |
| Family | Diaspididae |
| Genus | Selenaspidus |
In Suriname
15Records in Suriname
1951First record
