Moghaddam, M., & Alikhani, M. 2010 Two new species of mealybugs (Hemiptera, Coccoidea, Pseudococcidae) from Iran.. Journal of Entomological and Acarological Research (Ser. II) 42(1): 11-17

Notes: Polystomophora arakensis Moghaddam and Phenacoccus salviacus Moghaddam are described and illustrated in detail from Iran. The species P. arakensis was collected from the roots of Atraphaxis sp. (Family: Polygonaceae) and P. salviacus was collected from the leaves of Salvia bracteata (Family: Labiatae). The genera Phenacoccus and Polystomophora are briefly reviewed and a key to the Iranian species of Phenacoccus is provided.

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