Aonidiella aurantii (Maskell)
Taxonomic position
Insecta: Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha: Coccoidea: Diaspididae: Aspidiotinae: Aspidiotini
Common name
California red scale
Habitat / Crop(s) damaged
Citrus spp., curryleaf, grapevine, rose, mango and several other hosts.
Pest status
One of the most serious and important pests of citrus in many parts of the world, including India.
Images
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Photo credit: NBAIR team

Aonidiella aurantii on mango Photo credit: Dr. Sandeep Singh, PAU, Ludhiana