Williams, D.J., & Moghaddam, M. 2000 Mealybug species of the genus Planococcus Ferris in Iran (Homoptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae) with a discussion of Planococcus vovae (Nasonov).. Journal of Entomological Society of Iran 18(1999-1/2): 32-43.

Keywords:

  • host
  • morphology
  • Notes: Planococcus citri, P. ficus and P. vovae from Iran are reviewed. Some characters of P. vovae, as represented in the species in Iran, differ from those in most specimens found elsewhere and are discussed as well. The species causes damage to species of Cupressaceae in Iran. A key to species of Planococcus in Iran is provided to further aid identification.