California Red Scale vs Eighty-eight Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | California Red Scale | Eighty-eight Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aonidiella aurantii | Diaethria clymena |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Diaspididae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm diameter | Wingspan 30-40mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Worldwide citrus-growing regions | South America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
California Red Scale
A circular reddish-brown armored scale insect that infests citrus bark, leaves, and fruit. Heavy infestations can kill branches and render fruit unmarketable.
Did You Know?
The parasitoid wasp Aphytis melinus is mass-reared by the billions to control this scale in California citrus orchards.
Eighty-eight Butterfly
A small butterfly with striking black and white markings on its underwings that clearly spell out the number 88 or 89.
Did You Know?
The number 88 pattern on its wings is so precise that it appears to have been printed making it one of the most photographed butterflies.