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Research Article

The Ceroplastes Species (Homoptera: Coccoidea) of the Mediterranean Basin with Emphasis on C. Japonicus Green

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Pages 175-192 | Accepted 17 Dec 1993, Published online: 17 May 2023
 

Résumé

Les espèces du genre Ceroplastes Gray (Homoptera: Coccoidea) du Bassin méditerranéen — Quatre espèces de Ceroplastes, C. rusci (L.), C. sinensis Del Guercio, C. floridensis Comstock, C. japonicus Green, sont actuellement présentes dans la région du Bassin méditerranéen. Ce travail présente une clé d'identification pour les espèces susmentionnées et des données sur la morphologie des femelles adultes de chaque espèce et notamment de C. rusci et C. japonicus. Une clé d'identification est donnée pour les quatres stades de C. japonicus, ainsi que des informations récentes concernant la distribution et la biologie de C. rusci, C. sinensis, C. floridensis et C. japonicus.

Abstract

Four species of Ceroplastes, namely Ceroplastes rusci (L.), C. sinensis Del Guercio, C. floridensis Comstock and C. japonicus Green are currently established in the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Basin, where they show different distribution ranges. An identification key of these species is provided, together with a morphological account of their adult females. More attention is devoted to the morphology of C. rusci and C. japonicus. An identification key of the four stages of development of C. japonicus is also provided. The distribution of C. rusci, C. sinensis, C. floridensis and C. japonicus in the Mediterranean countries and in the world is given together with a brief account of their biology in the Mediterranean Basin.

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