Aonidiella orientalis (Newstead)

Taxonomic position

Insecta: Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha: Coccoidea: Diaspididae: Aspidiotinae: Aspidiotini

Common names

Oriental scale, oriental red scale

Habitat / Crop(s) damaged

Highly polyphagous on several hosts including Citrus spp., curryleaf, coconut, mango, grapes, polyalthia, custard apple, papaya, tea, tamarind, datepalm, jasmine, etc.

Pest status

Occasionally serious on citrus, mango and curryleaf.

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