Scale insects (Hemiptera, Coccomorpha) of Ficus carica L. (Moraceae), with a new record from Iran

A total of 13 species of Coccomorpha (Hemiptera) from three scale insect families; Coccidae (3), Diaspididae (5) and Pseudococcidae (5) have been found on Ficus carica L. (Moraceae) in Iran. Diaspidiotus braunschvigi (Rungs) (Diaspididae) is recorded as new record in Iran, described and illustrated...

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Main Authors: Masumeh Moghaddam, Hosien Faghih
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Entomological Society of Iran 2017-02-01
Series:نامه انجمن حشره‌شناسی ایران
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Online Access:https://jesi.areeo.ac.ir/article_109510_e4896bdd2ff73aa9e45cbffe65cc4c85.pdf
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Summary:A total of 13 species of Coccomorpha (Hemiptera) from three scale insect families; Coccidae (3), Diaspididae (5) and Pseudococcidae (5) have been found on Ficus carica L. (Moraceae) in Iran. Diaspidiotus braunschvigi (Rungs) (Diaspididae) is recorded as new record in Iran, described and illustrated based on adult females. Species that have been previously recorded on F. carica, are listed, and the global distribution is given for each species.
ISSN:0259-9996
2783-3968