Description of a New Coccid (Hemiptera, Coccidae) on Avocado (Persea americana Mill.) From Colombia, South America. Academic Article uri icon

Resumen

  • A new soft scale insect, Bombacoccus aguacatae Kondo, gen. n. and sp. n. (Hemiptera: Coccidae) collected on the branches and twigs of avocado, Persea americana Mill. (Lauraceae) in Colombia, is described and illustrated based on the adult female. An updated taxonomic key to closely related genera of the Toumeyella-group is provided.

Fecha de publicación

  • 2010