Mifsud, D.E., & Porcelli, F. 2012 First report of the Pyriform scale from Malta (Hemiptera, Coccoidea, Coccidae). Bulletin of the Entomological Society of Malta 4:127-128

Notes: The Pyriform scale, Protopulvinaria pyriformis (Cockerell, 1894) represents a serious pest of fruit trees and ornamental plants in many parts of the world. The present work is intended to demonstrate for the first time the presence of this insect in Malta.