Diagnosis of Spilococcus pacificus (Borchsenius, 1949) and an Updated List of Scale Insects (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha) on Pears (Pyrus L.: Rosaceae) in South Korea

Authors

Jungyoun Ji, Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency
Soo-Jung Suh, Animal and Plant Quarantine AgencyFollow

Date of this Version

4-5-2024

Citation

Insecta Mundi (April 5, 2024) 1044: 1-5

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Open access

License: CC BY-NC 3.0

Abstract

Pears, Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm.f.) Nak. (Rosaceae) are one of the most widely grown fruit trees in South Korea. Approximately 11% of the total pear production in 2022 was exported to countries such as the United States and Vietnam. Exported pears must be free of pest species that are considered of quarantine importance by the importing countries. Herein, a list of scale insects (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha) associated with pear trees is updated. Additionally, Spilococcus pacificus (Borchsenius) is added to the list of mealybugs affecting pears in South Korea and is briefly diagnosed based on non-type specimens and illustrated using photographs. Information on its distribution and plant hosts are also provided.

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