Scale Insects of Santa Cruz Peninsula
A detailed survey of local scale insects with identification guidance, host records, and notes on taxonomy. This edition emphasizes figures and locality data to help readers recognize species in the field or collection.
This volume compiles extensive species notes from the Santa Cruz area, covering synonyms, distributions, and host associations. It includes discussions that clarify genus boundaries and the challenges of classifying closely related pests, with figures to aid recognition.
- Grounded species lists with locality and host information
- Revisions and notes on identification, including pygidium figures and diagnostic features
- Discussion of genera and species to illuminate taxonomy in the field
- Historical context for species described from the region
Ideal for entomologists, naturalists, and students studying Pacific Coast scale insects and their environments.