Abstract
Five new species of armored scale insect from Argentina are described and illustrated based upon morphological and molecular evidence from adult females: Chortinaspisjujuyensissp. nov., Clavaspispatagonensissp. nov., Hemiberlesiaozolitasp. nov., Melanaspislilloisp. nov., and Melanaspistargionoidessp. nov. The genera Chortinaspis and Melanaspis are recorded for the first time from this country. An identification key to all recorded species from tribe Aspidiotini occurring in Argentina is provided.
Highlights
Armored scale insects are ubiquitous, highly invasive herbivores that often become pests on trees, shrubs, and ornamentals (Miller and Davidson 1990; 2005; Normark et al 2019)
The genera Chortinaspis and Melanaspis are recorded for the first time from this country
An identification key to all recorded species from tribe Aspidiotini occurring in Argentina is provided
Summary
Armored scale insects are ubiquitous, highly invasive herbivores that often become pests on trees, shrubs, and ornamentals (Miller and Davidson 1990; 2005; Normark et al 2019).
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