Rhizome scale

Catalogue Type

Plant Pests Catalogue

Scientific Name

Aspidiella hartii

Family

Diaspididae

Distinguishing Characters

• Female: scales are circular (about 1mm diameter) and light brown to gray and appear as encrustations on the rhizomes.
• Male is orange coloured with transparent wings, distinct head, thorax and abdomen

Host Crop

Ginger , Turmeric

Order

Hemiptera

Photo of Insect

Photo of Damaged Crop

Description

White coloured scales are seen scattered on rhizomes and later they congregate near the growing buds.

Rhizomes are severely infested, they become shriveled and desiccated affecting its germination.