Neotropical Entomology (2005) 34, 255-272
Paula Zamudio and Lucía E. Claps (2005)
Diaspididae (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) asociadas a frutales en la Argentina
[Diaspididae (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) associated to fruit plants in Argentina]
Neotropical Entomology 34 (2), 255-272
Abstract: Twenty one species of the scale insects on fruit plants from Argentina are discussed in this paper. A key for the recognition of the species, as well as the synonymy, morphological characterization, and illustration are also included. Data on economic importance and host plant are provided. Diaspidiotus ancylus Putnam is recorded for the first time from Argentina and Crenulaspidiotus lahillei (Lizer y Trelles) is redescribed in this paper.
Se registraron 21 especies de cochinillas Diaspididae sobre plantas frutales en la Argentina; se presenta una clave para el reconocimiento de las especies, así como la sinonimia, caracterización morfológica e ilustración de las mismas y datos de las plantas huéspedes e importancia económica. Diaspidiotus ancylus Putnam es citada por primera vez para la Argentina y Crenulaspidiotus lahillei (Lizer y Trelles), es redescripta en el presente trabajo.
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Database assignments for author(s): María Paula Zamudio
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surveys/sampling/distribution
identification/taxonomy
