Ahmed, Z., & Miller, D.R. 2020 Matsucoccus alabamae Morrison, Alabama pine scale (Matsucoccidae: Coccomorpha: Hemiptera): a potential pest of Florida pines. Circular (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Plant Industry) 444: 1-4

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Notes: Due to the importance of pine production in Florida and the fact that several species of Matsucoccus cause considerable damage to pines worldwide, M. alabamae has the potential to be a pest in Florida. Based on the 2017 collections and previous information as noted above, a survey was initiated to search for populations in the panhandle region of Florida near the Alabama state boundary.

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