Most observed native scale insects
Native to the US, by how plants support them, most observed first.
Plant eaters All
64 native animals that feed on plants, most observed first.
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Cactus Scattered Cochineal
Dactylopius opuntiae
2,487 observations
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American Cochineal Bug
Dactylopius confusus
1,367 observations
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Euonymus Scale
Unaspis euonymi
1,316 observations
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Indian Wax Scale
Ceroplastes ceriferus
854 observations
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Crape Myrtle Bark Scale
Acanthococcus lagerstroemiae
780 observations
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Pine Needle Scale
Chionaspis pinifoliae
404 observations
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Cottony Maple Scale
Neopulvinaria innumerabilis
393 observations
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Tuliptree Scale
Toumeyella liriodendri
390 observations
Flower visitors All
7 native pollinators and other flower visitors, most observed first.
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Indian Wax Scale
Ceroplastes ceriferus
854 observations
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Tuliptree Scale
Toumeyella liriodendri
390 observations
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Oak Lecanium Scale
Parthenolecanium quercifex
217 observations
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Riley's Giant Scale Insect
Crypticerya rileyi
163 observations
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Kuno Scale
Eulecanium kunoense
124 observations
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Hawthorn Mealybug
Phenacoccus dearnessi
85 observations
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Nut Scale
Eulecanium tiliae
82 observations
Other species All
52 native species with no plant ties on record, most observed first.
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Cottony Camellia Scale
Pulvinaria camelicola
240 observations
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Roseau Cane Mealybug
Nipponaclerda biwakoensis
198 observations
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Tessellated Scale
Eucalymnatus tessellatus
180 observations
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Live Oak Kermes
Allokermes cueroensis
89 observations
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Pin Oak Kermes
Allokermes galliformis
71 observations
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Morrill's Giant Scale Insect
Crypticerya morrilli
70 observations
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Conspicuous Felt Scale
Anophococcus insignis
65 observations
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Croton Scale
Phalacrococcus howertoni
52 observations