A subfamily of scale insects, closely related to but distinct from Diaspidinae, with similar protective coverings.
From Greek 'aspis' (shield) + Latin subfamily suffix '-inae'. A parallel taxonomic classification in the scale insect order.
Diaspinae and Diaspidinae are like cousins in the scale insect family—both carrying shields, both feeding on plants, both making gardeners miserable, just slightly different builds!
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