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Notes: The chemical composition of waxes secreted by the scale insect Eriopeltis festucae (Fonsc.) ws researched through the techniques of infrared absorption spectra (IR) and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS). The result indicates that the waxes are composed of a series of greater molecular compounds. They are long chain hydrocarbons, fatty acids, fatty alcohol and esters. Some include oxy- or phenyl-cycles.