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''Helaspis'' is a monotypic fossil genus of
true bugs 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 aroun ...
belonging to the family
Diaspididae Diaspididae is the largest family of scale insects with over 2650 described species in around 400 genera. As with all scale insects, the female produces a waxy protective scale beneath which it feeds on its host plant. Diaspidid scales are far mo ...
. The only species is ''Helaspis mexicana''. The species is similar to '' Aspidiotus''.


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{{Taxonbar, from=Q18106699 Diaspididae Prehistoric insect genera