EPPO Global Database

Ceroplastes rusci(CERPRU)

Distribution details in Jordan

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2009: Present, widespread
From CABI Pest map 373 (1993): Present, no details
Comments
Common scale in Jordan. Serious pest of fig.
References
* Awamleh RA, Al-Antary TM, Bilal HM (2009) Survey of natural enemies of fig wax scale Ceroplastes rusci L. (Homoptera: Coccidae) and seasonal abundance of the parasitoid Scutellista caerulea Fonscolombe (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) in Jordan. Jordan Journal of Agricultural Sciences 5(4), 434-445.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Iraq Present, no details view...
Israel Present, widespread view...
Syria Present, no details view...