Neolecanium cornuparvum
(Thro, 1903)
Magnolia scale
Neolecanium cornuparvum, commonly known as the magnolia , is a soft scale insect in the Coccidae. It is a significant pest of magnolia trees in North America, where heavy can cause branch dieback and tree decline. The is included in the USA National Network's Pheno Forecast system, which uses heat accumulation models to predict its stages for optimized pest management. N. cornuparvum has been documented in the United States, including in Vermont.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neolecanium cornuparvum: /niː.oʊ.lɪˈkeɪniəm kɔːrnjuːˈpɑrvəm/
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Distribution
United States of America; North America. Specific records include Vermont.
Host Associations
- Magnolia - primary is commonly known as 'magnolia ' indicating association with Magnolia species
Human Relevance
Managed as a pest of ornamental magnolia trees. Included in USA National Network Pheno Forecast maps to aid arborists, foresters, and professionals in timing control measures.
More Details
Phenology Forecasting
N. cornuparvum is one of thirteen pest for which the USA National Network provides daily Pheno Forecast maps and six-day forecasts. These tools use heat accumulation thresholds based on published research to predict developmental stages, enabling location-based alerts for pest management timing.