التسجيل الأول للحشرة القشرية القرمزية Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell, 1896)‎ على نبات الصبار في سورية

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The Opuntia cochineal scale insect Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) (Dactylopiidae: Hemiptera) was reported for the first time as a new species in Syria.

Classification and identification was made in the plant protection laboratory of Sweida Research Center.

Field survey was conducted on cactus plants in the western area of Sweida governorate during the summer of 2018, when considerable damage was noted as yellowing and death of plant parts following the attack with this insect speices.

Field survey of the insect and its density were carried out in different areas in the region.

Morphological and taxonomical features of the adult female were used for classification.