Ben-Dov, Y., Stathas, G.J., & Malliarou, J.S. 2003 [The pyriform scale, Protopulvinaria pyriformis (Cockerell) (Hemiptera: Coccidae) in Greece.]. Agrotiki Ereyna 26(2): 89-91.

Notes: Protopulvinaria pyriformis (Cockerell) (Hemiptera: Coccidae) is recorded here, for the first time in Greece, found on laurel trees (Laurus nobilis L.) in the city of Kalamata. Since it is considered a potential pest to agricultural crops in Greece, basic information is presented on its morphology, host plants, geographical distribution and economic importance. Preliminary observations (during 15 - 20 October 2003) on L. nobilis in Kalamata (Greece), showed that the populations consisted of about 80% ovipositing females, 15% crawlers and 5% settled first instar nymphs.