Establishment and Host Records of Icerya Aegyptiaca (Douglas) (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Monophlebidae) in The Sakishima Islands in the Ryukyu Archipelago, Japan, With Notes on Its World Distribution. Academic Article uri icon

Resumen

  • The monophlebid scale insect Icerya aegyptiaca is reported for the first time in the Ryukyu Islands of Japan, where it was found in four islands: Kurima Island, Kuro Island, Miyako Island and Yonaguni Island. Icerya aegyptiaca was collected from 36 plant species belonging to 23 families. Information on the distribution and natural enemies of I. aegyptiaca and a key to separate known species of Icerya occurring in Japan are provided.

Fecha de publicación

  • 2011