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First report of Coccus viridis (Green) as a pest of dragon fruit in West Bengal

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Field study documents Coccus viridis pest affecting dragon fruit in West Bengal, highlighting significant damage during growing season.

Coccus viridis infestation leads to underdeveloped dragon fruit and damages fruit quality.
Population of Coccus viridis varied from 5 to 72 per fruit throughout the study period.
Infestation was noted on both pink and white-fleshed dragon fruit from June to October.
Pest interactions included associations with red ants and mealy bugs, indicating complex ecology.

Kar et al. (2023) studied this question.

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