Ahmad, R., & Ghani, M.A. 1971 Laboratory studies on the biology of Lepidosaphes conchiformis (Gmel.) (Hem., Diaspididae) and of its parasite Aphytis maculicornis (Masi) (Hm., Aphelinidae).. Bulletin of Entomological Research 61: 69-74.

Notes: L. conchiformis is found throughout West Pakistan below 4500 feat. Heavy infestations occurred on Citrus spp., Melia azedarach and Ricinus communis. It was easily reared on potato tubers or pumpkins. The life history is described. It was parasitised by Aphytis maculicornis.