Miller, D.R., & Gimpel, M.E. 2009 A systematic catalog of the armored scale subfamilies Diaspidinae, Leucaspidinae, and Ulococcinae (Hemiptera: Coccoidea: Diaspididae) of the world.. Memoires of the American Entomological Institute 81(1): 1-650, and, 81(2): 651-1308.
Notes: This publication presents a catalog of the armored scale insects in the subfamilies Diaspidinae, Leucaspidinae, and Ulucoccinae including 1,519 species in 259 genera. Armored scales include many serious pests particularly on trees and shrubs. This book is a synthesis and catalog of all of the taxonomic information published on diaspidine armored scales up to December 2003, and gives information on their correct scientific name, common names, synonyms and other nomenclatural data, plant hosts, distribution, biology, economic importance, and published references. This information will benefit all who are interested in the control, ecology, life history, pest exclusion, and pest management of armored scales including homeowners, nursery personnel, quarantine specialists, extension agents, and researchers.