Camellia Scale
Lepidosaphes camelliae
This record describes Lepidosaphes camelliae (species). Recorded family: Diaspididae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
occasionally a serious pest of camellia and holly in FL
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Sternorrhyncha
- Superfamily
- Coccoidea
- Family
- Diaspididae (Armored Scale Insects)
- Genus
- Lepidosaphes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to E. Asia; in our area, CT-FL to OK-LA; OR; eradicated in CA
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lepidosaphes camelliae Hoke 1921
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Lepidosaphes camelliae. 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 Camellia Scale
What is Camellia Scale?
Camellia Scale (Lepidosaphes camelliae) is a species in the family Diaspididae, within the order Hemiptera.
How big is Camellia Scale?
shell of female ~2.5 mm
Where is Camellia Scale found?
Range: native to E. Asia; in our area, CT-FL to OK-LA; OR; eradicated in CA