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Method / resourceobservedoriginal resultpositivemeasured

Claim · model-written summary

Macro- and microscopic analyses confirmed the scale species identification.

Taxon: Hemiberlesia cyanophylliHemiberlesia cyanophyllit0
Outcome: species identificatione0
Direction: confirmede0

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“Macro‐ and microscopic analyses confirmed the species identification.”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 685–754

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“Hemiberlesia cyanophylli”
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Title

First report of Hemiberlesia cyanophylli (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) in Morocco on persimmon ( Diospyros kaki ) and Chinese banyan ( Ficus retusa ), with a preliminary assessment of its natural enemies

I. Mrabti; H. Benzahra; H. Grijja; et al. EPPO Bulletin 2026. doi:10.1111/epp.70062

Other claims from this paper (15)

Observation Hemiberlesia cyanophylli occurred on persimmon leaves, young shoots, branches and fruits at three sites.
Observation Hemiberlesia cyanophylli occurred on Chinese banyan leaves and branches at five sites.
Observation The cyanophyllum scale was reported for the first time from Morocco.
Observation F. retusa was a new host plant record for the scale.
Method / resource Diagnostic characters were provided to distinguish H. cyanophylli from other armoured scale species in Morocco.
Observation Aphytis melinus was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Encarsia citrina was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Metaphycus sp. was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Plagiomerus diaspidis was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Scale parasitism reached 70% on Chinese banyan.
Observation Scale parasitism reached 36% on persimmon.
Observation Chilocorus nigritus was a predator of H. cyanophylli.
Observation Cryptolaemus montrouzieri was a predator of H. cyanophylli.
Mechanism Recorded natural enemies may regulate scale populations.
Method / resource The findings provide baseline data for early detection and future integrated management of the pest in Morocco.

Method / resourceobservedoriginal resultpositivebasis n/a

Claim · model-written summary

Diagnostic characters were provided to distinguish H. cyanophylli from other armoured scale species in Morocco.

Taxon: H. cyanophylliHemiberlesia cyanophyllie0
Outcome: Reliable diagnostic characterse0
Comparator: other armoured scale speciese0
Setting: Moroccoe0

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“Reliable diagnostic characters to distinguish H. cyanophylli from other armoured scale species present in Morocco are provided.”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 755–882

Title

First report of Hemiberlesia cyanophylli (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) in Morocco on persimmon ( Diospyros kaki ) and Chinese banyan ( Ficus retusa ), with a preliminary assessment of its natural enemies

I. Mrabti; H. Benzahra; H. Grijja; et al. EPPO Bulletin 2026. doi:10.1111/epp.70062

Other claims from this paper (15)

Observation Hemiberlesia cyanophylli occurred on persimmon leaves, young shoots, branches and fruits at three sites.
Observation Hemiberlesia cyanophylli occurred on Chinese banyan leaves and branches at five sites.
Observation The cyanophyllum scale was reported for the first time from Morocco.
Observation F. retusa was a new host plant record for the scale.
Method / resource Macro- and microscopic analyses confirmed the scale species identification.
Observation Aphytis melinus was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Encarsia citrina was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Metaphycus sp. was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Plagiomerus diaspidis was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Scale parasitism reached 70% on Chinese banyan.
Observation Scale parasitism reached 36% on persimmon.
Observation Chilocorus nigritus was a predator of H. cyanophylli.
Observation Cryptolaemus montrouzieri was a predator of H. cyanophylli.
Mechanism Recorded natural enemies may regulate scale populations.
Method / resource The findings provide baseline data for early detection and future integrated management of the pest in Morocco.

Observationobservedoriginal resultpositivemeasured

Claim · model-written summary

Aphytis melinus was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.

Taxon: Hemiberlesia cyanophylliHemiberlesia cyanophyllit0
Interactor: Aphytis melinusAphytis melinuse0biocontrol_agent
Outcome: parasitoids recordede0

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“The parasitoids recorded include Aphytis melinus DeBach, and Encarsia citrina (Crawford) (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae), and Metaphycus sp. and Plagiomerus diaspidis (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae).”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 995–1183

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“Hemiberlesia cyanophylli”
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Title

First report of Hemiberlesia cyanophylli (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) in Morocco on persimmon ( Diospyros kaki ) and Chinese banyan ( Ficus retusa ), with a preliminary assessment of its natural enemies

I. Mrabti; H. Benzahra; H. Grijja; et al. EPPO Bulletin 2026. doi:10.1111/epp.70062

Other claims from this paper (15)

Observation Hemiberlesia cyanophylli occurred on persimmon leaves, young shoots, branches and fruits at three sites.
Observation Hemiberlesia cyanophylli occurred on Chinese banyan leaves and branches at five sites.
Observation The cyanophyllum scale was reported for the first time from Morocco.
Observation F. retusa was a new host plant record for the scale.
Method / resource Macro- and microscopic analyses confirmed the scale species identification.
Method / resource Diagnostic characters were provided to distinguish H. cyanophylli from other armoured scale species in Morocco.
Observation Encarsia citrina was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Metaphycus sp. was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Plagiomerus diaspidis was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Scale parasitism reached 70% on Chinese banyan.
Observation Scale parasitism reached 36% on persimmon.
Observation Chilocorus nigritus was a predator of H. cyanophylli.
Observation Cryptolaemus montrouzieri was a predator of H. cyanophylli.
Mechanism Recorded natural enemies may regulate scale populations.
Method / resource The findings provide baseline data for early detection and future integrated management of the pest in Morocco.

Observationobservedoriginal resultpositivemeasured

Claim · model-written summary

Encarsia citrina was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.

Taxon: Hemiberlesia cyanophylliHemiberlesia cyanophyllit0
Interactor: Encarsia citrinaEncarsia citrinae0biocontrol_agent
Outcome: parasitoids recordede0

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“The parasitoids recorded include Aphytis melinus DeBach, and Encarsia citrina (Crawford) (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae), and Metaphycus sp. and Plagiomerus diaspidis (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae).”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 995–1183

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“Hemiberlesia cyanophylli”
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Title

First report of Hemiberlesia cyanophylli (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) in Morocco on persimmon ( Diospyros kaki ) and Chinese banyan ( Ficus retusa ), with a preliminary assessment of its natural enemies

I. Mrabti; H. Benzahra; H. Grijja; et al. EPPO Bulletin 2026. doi:10.1111/epp.70062

Other claims from this paper (15)

Observation Hemiberlesia cyanophylli occurred on persimmon leaves, young shoots, branches and fruits at three sites.
Observation Hemiberlesia cyanophylli occurred on Chinese banyan leaves and branches at five sites.
Observation The cyanophyllum scale was reported for the first time from Morocco.
Observation F. retusa was a new host plant record for the scale.
Method / resource Macro- and microscopic analyses confirmed the scale species identification.
Method / resource Diagnostic characters were provided to distinguish H. cyanophylli from other armoured scale species in Morocco.
Observation Aphytis melinus was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Metaphycus sp. was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Plagiomerus diaspidis was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Scale parasitism reached 70% on Chinese banyan.
Observation Scale parasitism reached 36% on persimmon.
Observation Chilocorus nigritus was a predator of H. cyanophylli.
Observation Cryptolaemus montrouzieri was a predator of H. cyanophylli.
Mechanism Recorded natural enemies may regulate scale populations.
Method / resource The findings provide baseline data for early detection and future integrated management of the pest in Morocco.

Observationobservedoriginal resultpositivemeasured

Claim · model-written summary

Metaphycus sp. was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.

Taxon: Hemiberlesia cyanophylliHemiberlesia cyanophyllit0
Interactor: Metaphycus sp.Metaphycuse0biocontrol_agent
Outcome: parasitoids recordede0

Not reportedDirection

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“The parasitoids recorded include Aphytis melinus DeBach, and Encarsia citrina (Crawford) (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae), and Metaphycus sp. and Plagiomerus diaspidis (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae).”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 995–1183

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“Hemiberlesia cyanophylli”
✓ located verbatim in the source · title, characters 16–40

Title

First report of Hemiberlesia cyanophylli (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) in Morocco on persimmon ( Diospyros kaki ) and Chinese banyan ( Ficus retusa ), with a preliminary assessment of its natural enemies

I. Mrabti; H. Benzahra; H. Grijja; et al. EPPO Bulletin 2026. doi:10.1111/epp.70062

Other claims from this paper (15)

Observation Hemiberlesia cyanophylli occurred on persimmon leaves, young shoots, branches and fruits at three sites.
Observation Hemiberlesia cyanophylli occurred on Chinese banyan leaves and branches at five sites.
Observation The cyanophyllum scale was reported for the first time from Morocco.
Observation F. retusa was a new host plant record for the scale.
Method / resource Macro- and microscopic analyses confirmed the scale species identification.
Method / resource Diagnostic characters were provided to distinguish H. cyanophylli from other armoured scale species in Morocco.
Observation Aphytis melinus was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Encarsia citrina was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Plagiomerus diaspidis was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Scale parasitism reached 70% on Chinese banyan.
Observation Scale parasitism reached 36% on persimmon.
Observation Chilocorus nigritus was a predator of H. cyanophylli.
Observation Cryptolaemus montrouzieri was a predator of H. cyanophylli.
Mechanism Recorded natural enemies may regulate scale populations.
Method / resource The findings provide baseline data for early detection and future integrated management of the pest in Morocco.

Observationobservedoriginal resultpositivemeasured

Claim · model-written summary

Plagiomerus diaspidis was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.

Taxon: Hemiberlesia cyanophylliHemiberlesia cyanophyllit0
Interactor: Plagiomerus diaspidisPlagiomerus diaspidise0biocontrol_agent
Outcome: parasitoids recordede0

Not reportedDirection

Verbatim

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“The parasitoids recorded include Aphytis melinus DeBach, and Encarsia citrina (Crawford) (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae), and Metaphycus sp. and Plagiomerus diaspidis (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae).”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 995–1183

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“Hemiberlesia cyanophylli”
✓ located verbatim in the source · title, characters 16–40

Title

First report of Hemiberlesia cyanophylli (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) in Morocco on persimmon ( Diospyros kaki ) and Chinese banyan ( Ficus retusa ), with a preliminary assessment of its natural enemies

I. Mrabti; H. Benzahra; H. Grijja; et al. EPPO Bulletin 2026. doi:10.1111/epp.70062

Other claims from this paper (15)

Observation Hemiberlesia cyanophylli occurred on persimmon leaves, young shoots, branches and fruits at three sites.
Observation Hemiberlesia cyanophylli occurred on Chinese banyan leaves and branches at five sites.
Observation The cyanophyllum scale was reported for the first time from Morocco.
Observation F. retusa was a new host plant record for the scale.
Method / resource Macro- and microscopic analyses confirmed the scale species identification.
Method / resource Diagnostic characters were provided to distinguish H. cyanophylli from other armoured scale species in Morocco.
Observation Aphytis melinus was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Encarsia citrina was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Metaphycus sp. was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Scale parasitism reached 70% on Chinese banyan.
Observation Scale parasitism reached 36% on persimmon.
Observation Chilocorus nigritus was a predator of H. cyanophylli.
Observation Cryptolaemus montrouzieri was a predator of H. cyanophylli.
Mechanism Recorded natural enemies may regulate scale populations.
Method / resource The findings provide baseline data for early detection and future integrated management of the pest in Morocco.

Observationobservedoriginal resultpositivemeasured

Claim · model-written summary

Chilocorus nigritus was a predator of H. cyanophylli.

Taxon: H. cyanophylliHemiberlesia cyanophyllie0
Interactor: Chilocorus nigritusChilocorus nigrituse0biocontrol_agent
Outcome: Predatorse0

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“Predators of H. cyanophylli included Chilocorus nigritus (Fabricius) and Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae).”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 1253–1388

Title

First report of Hemiberlesia cyanophylli (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) in Morocco on persimmon ( Diospyros kaki ) and Chinese banyan ( Ficus retusa ), with a preliminary assessment of its natural enemies

I. Mrabti; H. Benzahra; H. Grijja; et al. EPPO Bulletin 2026. doi:10.1111/epp.70062

Other claims from this paper (15)

Observation Hemiberlesia cyanophylli occurred on persimmon leaves, young shoots, branches and fruits at three sites.
Observation Hemiberlesia cyanophylli occurred on Chinese banyan leaves and branches at five sites.
Observation The cyanophyllum scale was reported for the first time from Morocco.
Observation F. retusa was a new host plant record for the scale.
Method / resource Macro- and microscopic analyses confirmed the scale species identification.
Method / resource Diagnostic characters were provided to distinguish H. cyanophylli from other armoured scale species in Morocco.
Observation Aphytis melinus was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Encarsia citrina was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Metaphycus sp. was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Plagiomerus diaspidis was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Scale parasitism reached 70% on Chinese banyan.
Observation Scale parasitism reached 36% on persimmon.
Observation Cryptolaemus montrouzieri was a predator of H. cyanophylli.
Mechanism Recorded natural enemies may regulate scale populations.
Method / resource The findings provide baseline data for early detection and future integrated management of the pest in Morocco.

Observationobservedoriginal resultpositivemeasured

Claim · model-written summary

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri was a predator of H. cyanophylli.

Taxon: H. cyanophylliHemiberlesia cyanophyllie0
Interactor: Cryptolaemus montrouzieriCryptolaemus montrouzierie0biocontrol_agent
Outcome: Predatorse0

Not reportedDirection

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“Predators of H. cyanophylli included Chilocorus nigritus (Fabricius) and Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae).”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 1253–1388

Title

First report of Hemiberlesia cyanophylli (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) in Morocco on persimmon ( Diospyros kaki ) and Chinese banyan ( Ficus retusa ), with a preliminary assessment of its natural enemies

I. Mrabti; H. Benzahra; H. Grijja; et al. EPPO Bulletin 2026. doi:10.1111/epp.70062

Other claims from this paper (15)

Observation Hemiberlesia cyanophylli occurred on persimmon leaves, young shoots, branches and fruits at three sites.
Observation Hemiberlesia cyanophylli occurred on Chinese banyan leaves and branches at five sites.
Observation The cyanophyllum scale was reported for the first time from Morocco.
Observation F. retusa was a new host plant record for the scale.
Method / resource Macro- and microscopic analyses confirmed the scale species identification.
Method / resource Diagnostic characters were provided to distinguish H. cyanophylli from other armoured scale species in Morocco.
Observation Aphytis melinus was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Encarsia citrina was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Metaphycus sp. was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Plagiomerus diaspidis was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Scale parasitism reached 70% on Chinese banyan.
Observation Scale parasitism reached 36% on persimmon.
Observation Chilocorus nigritus was a predator of H. cyanophylli.
Mechanism Recorded natural enemies may regulate scale populations.
Method / resource The findings provide baseline data for early detection and future integrated management of the pest in Morocco.

Mechanismauthor interpretationoriginal resultpositivebasis n/a

Claim · model-written summary

Recorded natural enemies may regulate scale populations.

Taxon: Hemiberlesia cyanophylliHemiberlesia cyanophyllit0
Interactor: natural enemiese0biocontrol_agent
Outcome: population regulatione0
Qualifier: potential rolee0

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“Several natural enemies of the scale were recorded, highlighting their potential role in population regulation.”
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“Hemiberlesia cyanophylli”
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Title

First report of Hemiberlesia cyanophylli (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) in Morocco on persimmon ( Diospyros kaki ) and Chinese banyan ( Ficus retusa ), with a preliminary assessment of its natural enemies

I. Mrabti; H. Benzahra; H. Grijja; et al. EPPO Bulletin 2026. doi:10.1111/epp.70062

Other claims from this paper (15)

Observation Hemiberlesia cyanophylli occurred on persimmon leaves, young shoots, branches and fruits at three sites.
Observation Hemiberlesia cyanophylli occurred on Chinese banyan leaves and branches at five sites.
Observation The cyanophyllum scale was reported for the first time from Morocco.
Observation F. retusa was a new host plant record for the scale.
Method / resource Macro- and microscopic analyses confirmed the scale species identification.
Method / resource Diagnostic characters were provided to distinguish H. cyanophylli from other armoured scale species in Morocco.
Observation Aphytis melinus was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Encarsia citrina was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Metaphycus sp. was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Plagiomerus diaspidis was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Scale parasitism reached 70% on Chinese banyan.
Observation Scale parasitism reached 36% on persimmon.
Observation Chilocorus nigritus was a predator of H. cyanophylli.
Observation Cryptolaemus montrouzieri was a predator of H. cyanophylli.
Method / resource The findings provide baseline data for early detection and future integrated management of the pest in Morocco.

Method / resourceauthor interpretationoriginal resultpositivebasis n/a

Claim · model-written summary

The findings provide baseline data for early detection and future integrated management of the pest in Morocco.

Taxon: Hemiberlesia cyanophylliHemiberlesia cyanophyllit0
Outcome: baseline datae0
Qualifier: early detection and future integrated pest managemente0
Setting: Moroccoe0

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“The findings provide baseline data for the early detection and future integrated pest management of this emerging pest in Morocco.”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 1389–1519

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“Hemiberlesia cyanophylli”
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Title

First report of Hemiberlesia cyanophylli (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) in Morocco on persimmon ( Diospyros kaki ) and Chinese banyan ( Ficus retusa ), with a preliminary assessment of its natural enemies

I. Mrabti; H. Benzahra; H. Grijja; et al. EPPO Bulletin 2026. doi:10.1111/epp.70062

Other claims from this paper (15)

Observation Hemiberlesia cyanophylli occurred on persimmon leaves, young shoots, branches and fruits at three sites.
Observation Hemiberlesia cyanophylli occurred on Chinese banyan leaves and branches at five sites.
Observation The cyanophyllum scale was reported for the first time from Morocco.
Observation F. retusa was a new host plant record for the scale.
Method / resource Macro- and microscopic analyses confirmed the scale species identification.
Method / resource Diagnostic characters were provided to distinguish H. cyanophylli from other armoured scale species in Morocco.
Observation Aphytis melinus was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Encarsia citrina was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Metaphycus sp. was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Plagiomerus diaspidis was recorded as a parasitoid of the scale.
Observation Scale parasitism reached 70% on Chinese banyan.
Observation Scale parasitism reached 36% on persimmon.
Observation Chilocorus nigritus was a predator of H. cyanophylli.
Observation Cryptolaemus montrouzieri was a predator of H. cyanophylli.
Mechanism Recorded natural enemies may regulate scale populations.

Diaspididae 65 claims

65 claims