Pseudaulacaspis prunicola Yes (Ben-Dov et No records found Yes. A pest of Yes. Crawlers are the Yes. In the USA and Yes (EP) (Maskell, 1895) al. 2014; P. persica (Miller & primary dispersal Japan this scale is a Davidson & Davidson 1990). It stage and are serious pest of Prunus [Diaspididae] Miller 1990) feeds on the bark, dispersed by wind or spp. (Davidson & Armoured scale fruit and occasionally animal contact Miller 1990; MAFF on leaves (Davidson & (Davidson & Miller 2008). Despite Miller 1990). 1990). This species is control measures this recorded on host pest sometimes kills plants belonging to 21 its host plants genera in 16 families (Davidson & Miller (Davidson & Miller 1990). 1990). Climatic conditions in many parts of Australia will be suitable for its establishment and spread.
Pseudaulacaspis prunicola (Maskell, 1895) [Diaspididae] Armoured scale Yes (Ben-Dov et al. 2014; Davidson & Miller 1990) No records found Yes. A pest of P. persica (Miller & Davidson 1990). It feeds on the bark, fruit and occasionally on leaves (Davidson & Miller 1990). Yes. Crawlers are the primary dispersal stage and are dispersed by wind or animal contact (Davidson & Miller 1990). This species is recorded on host plants belonging to 21 genera in 16 families (Davidson & Miller 1990). Climatic conditions in many parts of Australia will be suitable for its establishment and spread. Yes. In the USA and Japan this scale is a serious pest of Prunus spp. (Davidson & Miller 1990; MAFF 2008). Despite control measures this pest sometimes kills its host plants (Davidson & Miller 1990). Yes (EP)
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