Lobate lac scale - Paratachardina pseudolobata
EEffective: August 18, 2010 - December 31, 2019
Resources:
Pest Tracker
CAPS Pest Datasheet
Screening Aids:
Taxonomic Position:
Homoptera : Diaspididae
Pest Type:
Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS):
IRAKQMB
This pest is a member of the following lists:
| Tropical Hosts |
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These Approved Methods are appropriate for:
2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.
Plant Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Not known to vector any pathogens or other associated organisms.
Survey
Approved Method(s):
| Method | Product Name / Instructions | NAPIS Survey Method |
|---|---|---|
| Visual | CPHST pest datasheet |
3031 - General Visual Observation |
Method Notes:
The CPHST Pest Datasheet is under development and will be posted soon.
Identification
ID/Diagnostic: Morphological
Morphological: Distinctive fat bowtie shape (2nd instar - adult) makes it easily discernible from other species.
Mistaken Identities:
1st instars could be confused with other scales.
References
- Howard, F.W., et al. 2008. Featured Creatures: Lobate Lac Scale
- Kondo, T. and P.J. Gullan. 2007. Taxonomic review of the lac insect genus Paratachardina Balachowsky (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Kerriidae), with a revised key to genera of Kerriidae and description of two new species. Zootaxa. 1617: 1-41.
- Miller, D. R. et al. 2007. Scale insects: identification tools for species of quarantine significance (LUCID 3): (Goes to species fact sheet in Scale Families section); Genus information.