Pseudococcidae (mealybugs) is a large taxonomic group, including a number of agronomic
pests. Taxonomic identification of mealybug species is a recurrent problem and represents a …

Mealybugs (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) are pests constraining the international trade of
Brazilian table grapes. They damage grapes by transmitting viruses and toxins, causing …

In the current global agricultural scenario, invasive insect pests hold great socio-economic
and ecological importance as they have risen significantly worldwide over the past two …

Delottococcus aberiae De Lotto (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) is a mealybug of Southern
African origin that has recently been introduced into Eastern Spain. It causes severe …

Abstract Scale insects (Sternorrhyncha: Coccoidea) are one of the most invasive and
agriculturally damaging insect groups. Their management and the development of new …

Mealybugs are major pests of grapevines worldwide. They cause economic losses by
lowering the cosmetic value of fruits, reducing yields, transmitting viruses and resulting in the …

Scale insects (Sternorrhyncha: Coccoidea) are one of the most invasive groups of insects.
They are sedentary, cryptic, and often resemble the plant parts that they feed on. This …

Abstract Mealybugs (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) are an insect group that feeds on plant
sap; many are major pests of ornamental plants and crops worldwide. The difficulty of …

Quarantine interception of invasive and nonindigenous insect pests at ports of entry is often
impeded by the lack of robust identification methods. Because of their inconspicuous …

Occurrence of inter-species hybrids in natural populations might be evidence of gene flow
between species. In the present study we found evidence of gene flow between two …