Ceroplastes cirripediformis Comstock: a new invasive pest in China (Hemiptera: Coccormorpha: Coccidae)
Author of the article:LI Ge；WANG Xu-Bo；WU San-An
Author's Workplace：College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China；College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China；College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
Key Words： barnacle wax scale, Duranta repens, invasive pest, China
Abstract：
The barnacle wax scale insect, Ceroplastes cirripediformis, which is probably native to the Caribbean islands and the southern United States, is a new invasive pest for China. It has been found mainly on Duranta repens (Verbenaceae) in Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangdong, Guangxi, Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Sichuan Provinces. This paper introduces the morphological features, host plants, geographical distribution, biology and economic importance of this pest.