Bug FAQOleander Scale
Aspidiotus nerii · Order: Hemiptera · Family: Diaspididae
Also called: ivy scale
Source: Wikipedia
Aspidiotus nerii is an armored scale insect that lives on a variety of ornamental and fruit plants. It feeds on and harms citrus, sago palm, oleander, English ivy and other palms, making it a garden and crop pest. The insect can produce three to four generations each year.
Source: Wikipedia
How to recognize it
Aspidiotus nerii belongs to the group of armored scale insects.
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Is it a pest in the house?
Because it attacks ornamental and fruit plants, it is considered a pest in homes and gardens.
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Where it lives
It is found on citrus, sago palm, oleander, English ivy and other palms.
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What it eats
It feeds on the same plants it inhabits, such as citrus and ornamental palms.
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Life cycle
Three to four generations are produced each year.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 5 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Mississippi, California, Massachusetts, Kansas, Texas.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
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Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
What plants does Aspidiotus nerii damage?
It harms citrus, sago palm, oleander, English ivy and other palms.
Source: Wikipedia
How many generations does it produce each year?
It can produce three to four generations annually.
Source: Wikipedia
Same family (Diaspididae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspidiotus_nerii
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