First report of Lepidosaphes laterochitinosa Green and Ceroplastes ceriferus (Fabricius) (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha) on cashew from Karnataka, India
Abstract
Field-level and live morphological characteristics of the three scale species recorded on cashew plants are documented. Among these, two species viz. Lepidosaphes laterochitinosa and Ceroplastes ceriferus are reported for the first time on cashew from Karnataka, India. Scale infestation on cashew seedlings was 13.33% in the net house, with L. laterochitinosa showing higher incidence. Brief diagnostic characters of the mounted females, along with photomicrographic illustrations, are also provided to facilitate accurate identification of the two species reported in this study. In addition, an updated list of the scale insects infesting cashew reported in India is presented.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Research on scale insects
Hemiptera Insect Studies
Phytoplasmas and Hemiptera pathogens
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Oriental Insects
- Volume
- 60
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 427–435
- Publication date
- 29 January 2026
- Language
- EN