San Jose Scale vs Amazonian Water Scorpion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | San Jose Scale | Amazonian Water Scorpion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diaspidiotus perniciosus | Ranatra spp. |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Diaspididae | Nepidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm diameter | 30-50 mm including siphon |
| Habitat | Orchards | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Worldwide temperate regions | Throughout South America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
San Jose Scale
A tiny armored scale insect that forms gray encrustations on the bark and fruit of apple, pear, and stone fruit trees. It was one of the first pests to prompt quarantine legislation.
Did You Know?
Its discovery in San Jose, California in 1880 led to the first plant quarantine law in the United States.
Amazonian Water Scorpion
A stick-like aquatic bug with an extremely elongated body and long breathing siphon at the rear. It hangs motionless near the surface, ambushing passing prey.
Did You Know?
Despite the common name, it is not a scorpion at all and is completely harmless to humans though it can deliver a mild prick.