Comstockaspis perniciosa(QUADPE)
Distribution details in Algeria
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2026: Present, widespread
First recorded in: 1948
From CABI Pest map 007 (1989): Present, no details
First recorded in: 1948
From CABI Pest map 007 (1989): Present, no details
From NPPO: Present, widespread
Khaoula et al (2025): also on apple.
* Khaoula A, Hanane M, Nesma A, Bora KM, Saida H, Amine AM, Miyada O, Oumaima N, Aicha K, Djamel B, Nozha M (2025) First Report and Geographical Distribution of the Main Outbreaks of Comstockaspis perniciosa (Comstock, 1881)(Hemiptera: Diaspididae) in the Region of Khenchela (Algeria). Entomological News. 132(3), 424-430.
* Khaoula A, Hanane M, Bora KM, Lalia B, Amine AM, Saida H, Oumaima N, Djihad A, Nozha M, Nesma A, Belghar N (2026) Detection of New Infestation Foci and Geographic Distribution of Outbreaks of Comstockaspis perniciosa (Comstock, 1881)(Hemiptera: Coccomorpha: Diaspididae) in Algeria. Transactions of the American Entomological Society 152(3), 343-352. https://doi.org/10.3157/061.152.0301
------- widely distributed in Algeria, affecting seventeen provinces located from the coast to the highlands, from east to west.
* Khaoula A, Hanane M, Bora KM, Lalia B, Amine AM, Saida H, Oumaima N, Djihad A, Nozha M, Nesma A, Belghar N (2026) Detection of New Infestation Foci and Geographic Distribution of Outbreaks of Comstockaspis perniciosa (Comstock, 1881)(Hemiptera: Coccomorpha: Diaspididae) in Algeria. Transactions of the American Entomological Society 152(3), 343-352. https://doi.org/10.3157/061.152.0301
------- widely distributed in Algeria, affecting seventeen provinces located from the coast to the highlands, from east to west.
| Country | State | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | Present, restricted distribution | ||
| Tunisia | Present, widespread |