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The Black Parlatoria Scale, Parlatoria ziziphi (Lucas, 1853) (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha: Diaspididae): a guide to field identification

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 June 2020

Hanen Jendoubi Open the ORCID record for Hanen Jendoubi [Opens in a new window] ,
Ferran Garcia-Mari ,
Agatino Russo  and
Pompeo Suma
Hanen Jendoubi*
Affiliation:
Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Catania, 100, Via S. Sofia, Catania95123, Italy
Ferran Garcia-Mari
Affiliation:
Research Group on Entomology, Mediterranean Agroforestal Institute, Polytechnic University of Valencia, Camino de Veras/n, Valencia46022, Spain
Agatino Russo
Affiliation:
Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Catania, 100, Via S. Sofia, Catania95123, Italy
Pompeo Suma
Affiliation:
Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Catania, 100, Via S. Sofia, Catania95123, Italy
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Author for correspondence: Hanen Jendoubi, Email: hanan_bari@hotmail.com
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Abstract

Pest control is easier and more effective when pests are correctly identified. The Black Parlatoria Scale, Parlatoria ziziphi (Lucas, 1853) (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha: Diaspididae) is an important invasive pest in citrus-growing countries. This diaspidid has historically been difficult to control, because its immature stages are difficult to identify due to confusion with similar Parlatoria species. No field descriptions of female or male developmental stages are available for P. ziziphi. We provide the first description of field characteristics of the developmental stages of P. ziziphi. Colonies were reared in the laboratory on sour orange plants and lemon fruits to illustrate the distinctive features of each instar. An illustrated field guide of all life-cycle stages of male and female P. ziziphi is provided for correct species identification and better pest management. This tool is designed to help recognize P. ziziphi in field-scouting programmes or quarantine inspections, without the need for taxonomic expertise in identifying the Parlatoria group.

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Citruslife-cycle stageslive appearanceParlatoria ziziphi
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Research Paper
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Bulletin of Entomological Research , Volume 111 , Issue 1 , February 2021 , pp. 39 - 48
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Copyright © The Author(s) 2020. Published by Cambridge University Press

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