Fita, T., Getu, E., Wakgari, M., Woldetsadike, K., & Jones, P.R. 2021 Molecular identification of white mango scale, Aulacaspis tubercularis Newstead (Homoptera: Diaspididae), and its associated natural enemies in western Ethiopia. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science doi.org/10.1007/s42690-021-00489-5
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Notes: White mango scales were monitored for the presence of natural enemies at three study sites in western Oromia and Assosa zone of Benishangul-Gumuze Regional State, Ethiopia. Three predators of were recovered. DNA sequences of the parasitoid specimens identified two species of Encarsia, Future work will help determine if the resident natural enemy complex can be used for conservation biological control of A. tubercularis, to improve cost-effective pest management of this exotic insect pest in Ethiopia, along with other compatible control options.
