Wu, S.A., & Wang, X. 2019 A review species of the genus Ceroplastes (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha: Coccidae) in China. Zootaxa 4701(6): 520–536

Keywords:

  • biology
  • description
  • distribution
  • host
  • illustration
  • key
  • life history
  • Notes: The fifteen Ceroplastes species recorded from China are discussed in relation to the origin, distribution, host-plants, biology and remarks. Of these, one new species, Ceroplastes planus Wu & Wang, sp. nov., is described and illustrated; and C. magnificus (Green) is recorded from China for the first time. A key to species of Ceroplastes now known from China is provided.