Agarwal, R.A. 1960 Sugarcane and its problems: The sugarcane scale Melanaspis (Targionia) glomerata (Green), its biology and control.. Indian Sugar 10(7): 523-526,537-540,543-544.

Notes: There are nearly 40 different species of coccids that attack sugarcane in different parts of the world. Saccharicoccus sacchari is most commonly found in almost all the sugarcane growing countries. Aclerda japonica (Aspidiotus glomerata) is also mentioned. The nature and extent of damage, varietal reaction to the insect, life history, descriptions and illustrations of different stages, natural enemies and control of Melanaspis glomerata.