pinyon needle scale
(Matsucoccus acalyptus)
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Invasive Listing Sources
No reference that we have lists this species as invasive in North America. This species is included for comparison to other species that are considered invasive.
Taxonomic Rank
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: Hexapoda |
| Class: Insecta |
| Infraclass: Neoptera |
| Subclass: Pterygota |
| Order: Hemiptera |
| Suborder: Sternorrhyncha |
| Superfamily: Coccoidea |
| Family: Matsucoccidae |
| Subfamily: Xylococcinae |
| Tribe: Matsucoccini |
| Genus: Matsucoccus |
| Subject: Matsucoccus acalyptus Herbert |
Other System Links
NPDN Pest: IRARADA
Synonyms and Other Names
Other Common Names:
pinon needle scale
References
Common Name Reference: Western Forest Insects
Scientific Name Reference: Nomina Insecta Nearctica Database