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
• Male is orange coloured with transparent wings, distinct head, thorax and abdomen
Host Crop
Ginger , Turmeric
Order
Hemiptera