Taxonomic records and new collections of coconut-infesting scale insects (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) in the Philippines, with special focus on Aspidiotus spp. and other armored scale insects

Issue Date

10-2016

Abstract

A taxonomic review of coconut scale insects (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) is presented and gross scale characteristics and diagnostic morphological features are briefly enumerated. Probable new country and local distribution records are reported. The occurence of Aspidiotus rigidus Reyne in Basilan is confirmed with brief notes on its associated parasitoid Comperiella sp. among coconuts that have not been subjected to chemical treatment (trunk injection). The potential of some species like those belonging to Aonidiella, Fiorinia, Lepidosaphes, Pseudaulacaspis, Sangicoccus etc. to reach pest status is discussed and compared with circumstances, events and characteristics pertaining to CSI (Aspidiotus rigidius Reyne) outbreaks.

Source or Periodical Title

The Philippine Entomologist

ISSN

0048-3753

Volume

30

Issue

2

Page

175

Document Type

Article

Frequency

semi-annually

Language

English

En – AGROVOC descriptors

COCCOIDEA; ASPIDIOTUS; DIASPIDIDAE; COCONUTS; PESTS OF PLANTS; TAXONOMY; PHILIPPINES

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