Mazzeo, G., Nucifora, S., Russo, A., & Suma, P. 2019 Dactylopius opuntiae, a new prickly pear cactus pest in the Mediterranean: an overview. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata 167(1): 59–72

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biology

distribution

economic importance

host

taxonomy

Notes: This paper presents an overview of the taxonomy, biology, distribution, and host plants of D. opuntiae, and its role as either a pest or a biological control agent. The entity of the damage caused and the control strategies currently available are also reported. https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.12756