Coconut felt scale (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Eriococcidae: Sangicoccus) populations in the Philippines: new geographical distribution records and taxonomic questions

Creator

Ireneo L. Lit, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Cristian C. Lucañas, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Merdelyn T. Caasi-Lit, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Whizvir O. Gustilo, University of the Philippines Los Banos

Issue Date

10-2016

Abstract

Coconut felt scales belonging to the genus Sangicoccus (Hemiptera: Eriococcidae) had been known as 'coconut mealybugs' during a previous outbreak in Palawan, Philippines. Subsequent review and examination of mealybug-like species infesting coconut, in connection with a study of the buff coconut mealybug Nipaecoccus nipae (Maskell) revealed earlier records of Sangiococus sp.nr. truncatispinus Reyne. New collections from various places in Mindanao, Basilan and Luzon expand the geographical distribution of the genus in the country. Their potential as pests, as well as interesting possibilities and taxonomic questions on Philippine populations, are discussed.

Source or Periodical Title

The Philippine Entomologist

ISSN

0048-3753

Volume

30

Issue

2

Page

174

Document Type

Article

Frequency

semi-annually

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Lit, Ireneo L.; Lucañas, Cristian C.; Caasi-Lit, Merdelyn T.; and Gustilo, Whizvir O., "Coconut felt scale (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Eriococcidae: Sangicoccus) populations in the Philippines: new geographical distribution records and taxonomic questions" (2016). Journal Article. 4376.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/4376

En – AGROVOC descriptors

COCCOIDEA; HEMIPTERA; ERIOCOCCIDAE; SCALES; PESTS OF PLANTS; GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION; TAXONOMY