biopreparados.es

California red scale

California red scale

Insect — Hemiptera

What is an opportunist?

An "opportunist" is a population (fungi, bacteria, insects…) that takes advantage of a favourable environment to settle in, multiply and feed on it. It often develops when the natural defences of the affected organism are weakened — for genetic reasons or linked to context (water stress, deficiencies, nutritional imbalances, overcrowding…). This is typically the case in monocultures, where a single host plant, uniform and present in large numbers, offers ideal ground for it to spread.

Identification key : Scale insects and mealybugs (Adult (and nymphs resembling the adult))

Scientific name : Aonidiella aurantii

Other names : Red scale

Armoured scale with a round, reddish, translucent cover 2 mm across, probably native to southern China. It settles on twigs, leaves and fruit of citrus and sucks sap; marked fruit lose market value. It can live on species from dozens of families, such as olive, papaya and guava.

Crops affected : Grapefruit, Guava, Lemon tree, Mandarin tree, Olive tree, Orange tree, Papaya

Source : Aonidiella aurantii (AONDAU)[Overview] — EPPO Global Database — EPPO

This page lists the bio-preparations in the collection that other references associate with this opportunist: California red scale.

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No published recipe is associated with this opportunist yet.

See also

Crops

Guava Lemon tree Mandarin tree Orange tree Olive tree Papaya Grapefruit

Opportunists of the same crops

Mediterranean fruit fly Black scale Anthracnose Green and blue moulds of citrus Citrus leafminer Huanglongbing (citrus greening) Citrus tristeza virus Mites Pink hibiscus mealybug False codling moth Ants Bacterial diseases

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