San Jose Scale vs Gold-banded Forester
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | San Jose Scale | Gold-banded Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diaspidiotus perniciosus | Euphaedra neophron |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Diaspididae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm diameter | 60-75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide temperate regions | West Africa, Central Africa |
| 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.
Gold-banded Forester
A striking forest butterfly with dark wings marked by a bold golden-orange band. It feeds on the forest floor on fallen fruit.
Did You Know?
Euphaedra is one of the most species-rich butterfly genera in Africa, with over 200 described species.