Ahmed, Z., & Miller, D.R. 2019 Chionaspis pinifoliae (Fitch) (Diaspididae: Coccomorpha: Hemiptera), pine needle scale, a potential pest of Florida pines and the Christmas tree industry, but not established in Florida. Circular (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Plant Industry) P-02132

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Notes: Chionaspis pinifoliae pine needle scale, is a common pest of conifers, especially in urban environments and Christmas tree farms. This insect is considered one of the most serious pests of ornamental pines in the U.S., especially mugo pine and Scotch pine

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