Tessellated Scale
Eucalymnatus tessellatus
This record describes Eucalymnatus tessellatus (species). Recorded family: Coccidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
The parasitic wasp Metaphycus stanleyi Compere is a natural enemy
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Sternorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Coccoidea
- Family
- Coccidae (Soft Scale Insects)
- Genus
- Eucalymnatus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Frequently found on palm species
Geographic Range
Widely distributed worldwide. Outdoors in southern states; in greenhouses, farther north.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
One or two generations a year.
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Eucalymnatus tessellatus. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tessellated Scale
What is Tessellated Scale?
Tessellated Scale (Eucalymnatus tessellatus) is a species in the family Coccidae, within the order Hemiptera.
Where is Tessellated Scale found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Frequently found on palm species |
| Range | Widely distributed worldwide. Outdoors in southern states; in greenhouses, farther north. |
What is the life cycle of a Tessellated Scale?
One or two generations a year.