Lopholeucaspis japonica

(Cockerell, 1897)

Japanese maple scale

Lopholeucaspis japonica is an in the , first described by Cockerell in 1897. to Asia, it has established across multiple continents including North America, Europe, and Australia. The feeds on and has been documented on diverse including crapemyrtle, pomegranate, citrus, and various ornamental shrubs. Its invasion has prompted efforts and research, particularly regarding associated .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lopholeucaspis japonica: /ˌloʊfoʊljuˈkæspɪs dʒəˈpoʊnɪkə/

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Habitat

Associated with woody ornamental plants and fruit trees; documented on crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia), pomegranate, citrus, privet, and euonymus in invaded ranges.

Distribution

to Asia: Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, India, Iran, Pakistan, Georgia, Azerbaijan. to: United States (Texas, Tennessee, Connecticut, Maryland), Australia, Italy, Russia, Slovakia, Ukraine, Brazil, Congo, Germany, Greece, United , Afghanistan, Turkey, Nepal.

Host Associations

  • Lagerstroemia L. - crapemyrtle trees in central Texas
  • pomegranate - new record from Gujarat, India
  • Citrus spp. - primary in range
  • privet - documented in Tennessee nursery
  • euonymus - documented in Tennessee nursery
  • Marlattiella prima Howard - ; not recovered in absence of L. japonica
  • Pteroptrix chinensis - first Tennessee record
  • Aphytis hispanicus - first Tennessee record

Ecological Role

pest of woody ornamentals and fruit trees; serves as for multiple that may contribute to .

Human Relevance

Economic pest of nursery stock, fruit trees, and landscape ornamentals; subject to and management efforts in North America and elsewhere.

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