pyriform scale

Protopulvinaria pyriformis

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Family: Coccidae

Protopulvinaria pyriformis, commonly known as the pyriform scale, is a species of soft scale insect in the family Coccidae. It is a pest of avocado and is found in many countries around the world where avocados grow. Description The adult female pyriform scale is pear-shaped or heart-shaped, about 3 mm (0.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

Spain · 27Peru · 15Italy · 14France · 7

Sources and credits

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