Chrysomphalus aonidum

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Chrysomphalus aonidum on Ilex (click on image to enlarge it)
Author(s): Lorraine Graney, Bartlett Tree Experts
Source: IPM Images

Chrysomphalus aonidum (Linnaeus, 1758) - (Florida red scale)

This armoured scale insect is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions, as well as in greenhouses in temperate parts of the world. It is believed to have originated from Asia and has been accidentally introduced with crops into other regions. C. aonidum is polyphagous, attacking many crops like citrus, other fruit trees or ornamentals.

It has typically caused outbreaks after being introduced into an area. These have been mainly controlled through the introduction of beneficial insects like predators and parasitoids. An example are ectoparasitoids of the genus Aphytis.

Vernacular names
• Deutsch: rote Florida-Schildlaus
• English: Florida red scale
circular black scale
• Español: cochinilla roja de Florida
• Français: pou rouge de Floride
• Português: cabeça-de-prego-rosa


Synonyms:
Chrysomphalus ficus