[3][2] It has been cited as one of two species of Fiorinia in a list of 43 "principle armoured scale pests of the world".

[6][7][3] A description of the first instar female nymphs (crawlers) has been provided together with a key to distinguish it from those of other North American Fiorinia species.

In North America, it can be easily confused with Fiorinia phantasma, especially since they are both common on ornamental palms.

[2][5][10][3] The most significant damage by F. fioriniae has been reported from avocado, palm trees, tea and several ornamentals like Ruscus hypoglossum or camellias.

[2] As with other scale insects, dispersion occurs during the crawler stage (the first instar), as well as during human transport of host plant material.

[5][10] In addition, Aphytis chrysomphali, Pteroptrix lauri, Mymaridae and Signiphora species have been mentioned as parasitoids of F. fioriniae.