Xia, C.Y., Zhang, W., Sun, X.Q., Li, H.P., & Dai, G.H. 2005 Observations on biological habits of Ceroplastes rubens Maskell in Shanghai.. Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University - Agricultural Science 23(4): 439-442.
Notes: Ceroplastes rubens annually produces one generation in Shanghai, China. It overwinters as a fertilized female. The peak of hatched eggs is from late-May to early-June while the peak of egg hatching is mid-June. The results are presented of a related experiment conducted to determine the efficacy of insecticides against C. rubens under field conditions.