Lepidosaphes newsteadi explained

Lepidosaphes newsteadi is a scale insect species in the family Diaspididae that was first described in 1895.^[1]

Range

Lepidosaphes newsteadi is widespread in central and western Europe, Lebanon, and Turkey.^[2]

It was introduced accidentally into North America and Bermuda.^[2]

Bermuda cedar

After being introduced to Bermuda during World War II, it nearly caused the extinction of the native Bermuda cedar.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2011 Annual Checklist.. Bisby F.A., Roskov Y.R., Orrell T.M., Nicolson D., Paglinawan L.E., Bailly N., Kirk P.M., Bourgoin T., Baillargeon G., Ouvrard D. (red.). Species 2000: Reading, UK.. 2011. 24 September 2012.
2. Web site: Biological Control of Bermuda Cedar Scales < carulaspis & lepidosaphes. www.faculty.ucr.edu.