Sadakathulla, S. 1993 Technique of mass production of the predatory coccinellid, Chilocorus nigritus (Fabricius) on coconut scale, Aspidiotus destructor Sign.. Indian Coconut Journal 23(9): 12-13.

Notes: Abstract: This scale was mass cultured in vitro on pumpkin, Cucurbita maxima, then transferred to fresh coconut leaves; this species is a major sucking pest on many crops in the tropics; the effective predation of the adult coccinellid examined.