Beech Scale
Cryptococcus fagisuga
This record describes Cryptococcus fagisuga (species). Recorded family: Eriococcidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wikipedia reference for Cryptococcus fagisuga: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptococcus_fagisuga.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Sternorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Coccoidea
- Family
- Eriococcidae (Felt Scales)
- Genus
- Cryptococcus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to se. Europe to n. Iran, adventive in NA: se. Canada (NS-ON) & adjacent US to NJ-WV-WI), continues to spread
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: beech ( Fagus )
Life History
parthenogenetic species
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cryptococcus fagisuga Lindinger 1936
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Cryptococcus fagisuga. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Hemiptera (true bugs) includes over 80,000 described species across cicadas, aphids, leafhoppers, shield bugs, and bed bugs. Aphids alone cost global agriculture an estimated $2.5 billion annually in crop losses.
Ecological role of the group
Many Hemiptera are essential food sources for birds and predatory insects. Cicadas provide massive nutrient pulses during emergence events - a single Brood X emergence can involve trillions of individuals across 15 states.
Economic and practical significance of the group
The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) caused $37 million in apple crop losses in a single year in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region. Bed bug infestations in the U.S. increased by 500% between 2001-2010, costing the hotel industry hundreds of millions annually.
Recorded sources for this group: USDA, EPA, University research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Beech Scale (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Charley Eiseman; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Beech Scale
Where is Beech Scale found?
Range: native to se. Europe to n. Iran, adventive in NA: se. Canada (NS-ON) & adjacent US to NJ-WV-WI), continues to spread
What does Beech Scale eat?
The diet of the Beech Scale includes hosts: beech ( Fagus ).
What is the life cycle of a Beech Scale?
parthenogenetic species