(Acanthococcus lagerstroemiae)
Crapemyrtle bark scale is native to Asia and was detected in Texas in 2004. Infestations are scattered around the southern US. Primary hosts in the US are crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) and American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana), but several other hosts have been identified in the US and Asia. Depending on climate, there are 2-4 generations per year.