Jasminum multiflorum (Burm. f.) Andrews (Oleaceae) - a new host plant record for Saissetia coffeae (Walker) (Coccidae: Hemiptera) from Assam, India
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https://doi.org/10.31783/elsr.2019.511822Keywords:
ornamental plants, pests, polyphagy, sap sucker, scale insectAbstract
Jasminum multiflorum (Burm.f.) Andrews, alternately known as winter jasmine, Indian jasmine, downy jasmine and/ or star jasmine is reported for the first time as a host for the hemispherical scale insect Saissetia coffeae (Walker) from Assam, India.
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