Brazilian Scale

Tectococcus ovatus

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Family: Eriococcidae

Tectococcus ovatus (Hemiptera: Eriococcidae), also called the Brazilian Scale, is a scale insect in the family Eriococcidae. It is most widely known for being a potential biological control agent for Psidium cattleyanum (strawberry guava) in Florida, and Hawaii. The insect forms leaf galls on strawberry guava.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

United States of America · 224Brazil · 28

Sources and credits

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Brazilian Scale

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