Pseudaonidia

Cockerell, 1897

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Pseudaonidia is a of armored scale insects ( Diaspididae) described by Cockerell in 1897. The genus includes economically significant such as Pseudaonidia trilobitiformis, commonly known as the trilobite . These insects are known from tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, with documented occurrences across Asia, Africa, Australasia, the Americas, and the Caribbean. The group is associated with diverse plants including avocado, citrus, coffee, and mango.

Pronunciation

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Distribution

Asia (Burma, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kampuchea, Malaysia, West Pakistan, Philippines, Ryukyu Islands, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam), former USSR region, Africa (Angola, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nigeria, Réunion, Rodriguez, São Tomé, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zaire), Australasia and Pacific Islands (Australia, New Caledonia), North America (USA), West Indies, South America (Brazil, Guyana, Venezuela).

Host Associations

  • Avocado -
  • Cacao -
  • Citrus -
  • Coconut -
  • Coffee -
  • Mango -
  • Passion fruit -

Human Relevance

within this , particularly Pseudaonidia trilobitiformis (trilobite ), are recognized as agricultural pests affecting multiple crop plants. The broad range across economically important tropical and subtropical crops suggests potential for significant economic impact in affected regions.

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Taxonomic note

The name is sometimes misspelled as 'Pseudaonidia' in older literature. Cockerell's original 1897 spelling 'Pseudaonidia' is the accepted form.

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