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

Authors

1 Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection

2 Expert, Plant Protection Dep.

Abstract

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.

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