Aspidiotus destructor Signoret

Taxonomic position

Insecta: Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha: Coccoidea: Diaspididae

Common names

Coconut scale, transparent scale, bourbon scale

Habitat / Crop(s) damaged

Polyphagous on several host plants including coconut, other palms, banana, mango, papaya, etc.

Pest status

Minor.

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