First record of the invasive species Parasaissetia nigra in Greece

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Published: Nov 8, 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/eh.11546
Keywords:
nigra scale Coccidae pomegranate
A. E. Tsagkarakis
Laboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Agricultural University of Athens, 11855, Athens, Greece
Y. Ben-Dov
Department of Entomology, Agricultural Research Organization, Bet Dagan 50250, Israel
G. Th. Papadoulis
Laboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Agricultural University of Athens, 11855, Athens, Greece
Abstract

In June 2014, the nigra scale Parasaissetia nigra (Nietner) (Hemiptera: Coccidae) was recorded for the first time in Greece on pomegranate, Punica granatum. Its occurrence was observed in an ornamental pomegranate tree in the campus of the Agricultural University of Athens. Information on its morphology, biology and distribution is presented.

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