Joshi, S., & Kondo, T. 2020 First report of Hemilecanium theobromae Newstead (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha: Coccidae) from India. African Entomology 28(2): 425–432

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Notes: The occurrence of an African soft scale Hemilecanium theobromae Newstead (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha: Coccidae) in India is reported for the first time. Aspects of the distribution and economic importance of H. theobromae are briefly discussed. The presence of this alien insect in India is alarming and represents a possible major threat to cacao plantations.