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Notes: This research was carried out at INRA experiment station El Menzeh on a Clementine orchard during 1998 and 1999. The purpose was to study evolution and ecology of Lepidosaphes beckii, and infestations of leaves. Results show that this species was present year round. The pest population level varies annually and seasonally. Mortality factors contributing to the reduction of the species were parasitism by Aphytis lepidosaphes, predation and climate.