African Citrus Psyllid vs Wax Scale
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Citrus Psyllid | Wax Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trioza erytreae | Ceroplastes destructor |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Triozidae | Coccidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa, Madeira, Canary Islands, Iberian Peninsula (invasive) | Oceania, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Citrus Psyllid
A small brownish psyllid that causes distinctive pit galls on citrus leaves. It vectors the African form of citrus greening disease and is expanding its range into Europe.
Did You Know?
Unlike the Asian citrus psyllid, this species prefers cooler climates and has been detected in Portugal and Spain, threatening Mediterranean citrus production.
Wax Scale
A scale insect that covers itself with a thick waxy dome for protection.
Did You Know?
Its waxy covering can be nearly a centimeter thick and perfectly dome-shaped.