Description of the first instar of Diaspidiotus ostreaeformis (Curtis, 1843) (Hemiptera: Diaspididae)

The first instar of Diaspidiotus ostreaeformis is described and illustrated. Sexual dimorphism is exhibited. Differences between the first instars of D. ostreaeformis and D. zonatus are discussed.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Podsiadło Elżbieta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2017-12-01
Series:Polish Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/pjen-2017-0017