First record of Aulacaspis tubercularis (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) in Costa Rica, a scale insect affecting mango (Mangifera indica) in Alajuela urban environments

Introduction. Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is widely cultivated around the world and in Costa Rica nearly 8200 hectares are dedicated to the production of this crop. More than 400 species of phytophagous insects and mites have been reported on mango worldwide. Among them are around 73 species of armo...

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Main Authors: Minor Solano-Gutiérrez, Paul Hanson-Snortum
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Universidad de Costa Rica 2023-08-01
Series:Agronomía Costarricense
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Online Access:https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/agrocost/article/view/56137