Ben-Dov, Y. 1968 Occurrence of Sphaerolecanium prunastri (Fonscolombe) in Israel and description of its hitherto unknown third larval instar.. Annales des Epiphyties 19: 615-621.

Notes: First record for Israel; describes third-instar female; gives characters for separation of various instars of males and females; biology; host; economic status; parasites.