›› 2009, Vol. 52 ›› Issue (9): 1039-1054.doi:

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Intercepted armored scales (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) on imported plants at the ports of entry in the Republic of Korea

Soo-Jung SUH, Jungyoun JI   

  • Online:2009-09-20 Published:2009-09-20

Abstract: A total of 51 species of armored scale insects occurring in 13 different countries were intercepted by Korean quarantine officers on shipments of plants at the ports of entry in the Republic of Korea from 1996 to 2008. A key and photographs to help identify the 51 intercepted species of armored scales insects are provided.

Key words: Armored scales, taxonomic identification, quarantine, intercepted species, imported plants