Lobate lac scale - Paratachardina pseudolobata
Effective: August 18, 2010 - December 31, 2019
Taxonomic Position: Homoptera : Diaspididae
Pest Type: Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS): IRAKQMB
This pest is a member of the following surveys: Citrus, Tropical Hosts
These Approved Methods are appropriate for: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
Pest Information
CAPS Pest Datasheet: https://download.ceris.purdue.edu/file/2832
Pest Tracker: https://pesttracker.org/pest/IRAKQMB
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.
Pest Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Not known to vector any pathogens or other associated organisms.
Survey
Approved Method(s)
| Method | Detail | 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.
Survey Recommendations
The following are recommendations for executing the survey using the approved methods for pest surveillance. The recommendations are developed through literature review and consultation with subject matter experts.
Key Diagnostic or Identification
Approved Method(s)
ID/Diagnostic:
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.
If you are unable to find a reference, contact STCAPS@usda.gov. See the CAPS Pest Datasheet for all references.