Anonymous, N/A, & Mediterranean Plant Protection Organisation., 2004 Unaspis citri.. Bulletin OEPP 34(2): 299-301.

Notes: Unaspis citri is a serious pest widely distributed on citrus throughout the main citrus-growing areas of the world. It is often detected on consignments of citrus fruits in international trade. It has been reported to attack plants of 12 different genera belonging to 9 families, but it seems to prefer Rutaceae. Other hosts include: Annona muricata, Musa paradisiaca, Cocos nucifera, Psidium guajava, Ananas comosus, Artocarpus heterophyllus and Tillandsia usneoides. The origin of U. citri is in South-East Asia and it is now present in Australia, North, Central and South America, Pacific Islands, Egypt, Syria and China. Topics covered include synonymy, taxonomic position, detection, identification, and comparisons to similar species.