San Jose Scale vs Japanese Beetle Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | San Jose Scale | Japanese Beetle Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diaspidiotus perniciosus | Istocheta aldrichi |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Diaspididae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm diameter | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Worldwide temperate regions | North America, Asia |
| 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.
Japanese Beetle Tachinid
A parasitic fly introduced from Japan to North America specifically for Japanese beetle control. Females lay eggs on the beetle's thorax.
Did You Know?
White eggs visible on a Japanese beetle's thorax are a telltale sign of parasitism by this fly.