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Notes: In this Chapter, a list of 32 scale insect species affecting citrus in Colombia, as well as general information on their morphology, damage and control is presented, with emphasis on Praelongorthezia praelonga (Douglas). A taxonomic key and illustrations are provided also in order to separate the two species of Ortheziidae that affect citrus in Colombia, i.e., P. praelonga and Insignorthezia insignis (Browne).