Stictococcidae

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Stictococcus sjostedti
Author: Charles Olsen, USDA APHIS PPQ
Source: IPM IMAGES

Stictococcidae

This is a small family of soft scale insects with about 20 species. They are found in tropical parts of Africa and are often associated with ants. Some species are root feeders. Several species are considered to be agricultural pests like the cassava root scale, Stictococcus vayssierei.


The following genera are currently entered in the system: