Plata, Á., Gómez-Martínez, M.A., Beitia, F.J., & Tena, A. 2023c Mealybugs in Mediterranean persimmon: fruit infestation, seasonal trend and effect of climate change.. Entomologia Generalis 43(6): 1161-1169

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Notes: Mealybugs (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) are the main pest of persimmon in Spain, the second producer in the world. In order to develop an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program, it is necessary to identify the main mealybug species, determine their phenology, and develop tools to predict damage. To do this, we sampled 17 orchards from the main persimmon producing area in Spain over two years. Pseudococcus longispinus (Targioni-Tozzeti) was the most abundant and widely distributed species.