Kumar, T.S, Sheela, K.R., & Sankar, A. 2002 Occurrence of red cotton bug, Dysdercus cingulatus (Fb.) and white mealy bug, Ferrisia virgata (Ckll.) on Kurumthotti, Sida rhombifolia L. (Malvaceae) - a new report.. Insect Environment 8(4): 177.

Notes: A severe incidence of red cotton bug (D. cingulatus) was observed at the seed setting stage of S. rhombifolia, and as a result the seeds failed to germinate. The white mealy bug (F. virgata), which is a polyphagous pest, was also found causing serious damage to S. rhombifolia, desapping the plants from the tender portions. Both pests are being reported for the first time on S. rhombifolia.