Coccus viridis (Green)

Taxonomic position

Insecta: Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha: Coccoidea: Coccidae

Common name

Coffee green scale

Habitat / Crop(s) damaged

Coffee, plumeria, guava, lime, etc.

Infestation leads to yellowing, sooty mould formation and drying.

Pest status

Major on citrus and coffee.

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