Mrabti, I., Benzahea, H., Grijja, H., Najiba, B., Rabea, Z., Afechtal, M., & Watson, G.W. 2025 First record of nigra scale, Parasaissetia nigra (Nietner, 1861) (Hemiptera: Coccidae), in Morocco. Zootaxa 5696 (4): 597–600

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Notes: These findings represent the first record of P. nigra in Morocco. Its current distribution in the country appears to be geographically limited, with relatively low population densities. Nevertheless, given the species’ broad host range and expansion potential, systematic entomological monitoring is recommended. Favorable environmental or climatic conditions could facilitate its permanent establishment and increase its long-term economic impact. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5696.4.8