Emerald Eupholus Weevil vs California Red Scale
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald Eupholus Weevil | California Red Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupholus cuvieri | Aonidiella aurantii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Diaspididae |
| Size | 20-30mm | 1.5-2 mm diameter |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Worldwide citrus-growing regions |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
Emerald Eupholus Weevil
A spectacular weevil with brilliant turquoise and black bands across its elytra. It is found only in the rainforests of New Guinea.
Did You Know?
Its stunning blue-green color comes from photonic crystals in tiny scales covering the exoskeleton similar to how opals produce color.
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.