''Asterodiaspis'' is a genus of
true bug
Hemiptera (; ) is an order of insects, commonly called true bugs, comprising over 80,000 species within groups such as the cicadas, aphids, planthoppers, leafhoppers, assassin bugs, bed bugs, and shield bugs. They range in size from to around ...
s belonging to the family
Asterolecaniidae
Asterolecaniidae is a family of scale insects commonly known as pit scales or asterolecaniids. They typically cause a depression in the host plant's tissues and often cause distortion of the shoots. They are found on a range of hosts but are espe ...
. Secies of this genus are found in Europe, North America, and Australia.
Species
The following species are recognised in the genus ''Asterodiaspis'':
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Asterodiaspis bella''
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Asterodiaspis ilicicola''
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Asterodiaspis mina''
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Asterodiaspis quercicola''
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Asterodiaspis repugnans''
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Asterodiaspis roboris''
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Asterodiaspis suishae''
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Asterodiaspis variolosa''
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Asterodiaspis viennae''
References
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Asterolecaniidae