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This research aims to document the first occurrence of the scale insect Perisopneumon ferox on dragon fruit in Gujarat, India.

First report of occurrence of scale, Perisopneumon ferox Newstead (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha: Monophlebidae) on dragon fruit from Gujarat, India

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Field study reports scale insect Hemiptera affecting dragon fruit crops in South Gujarat, suggesting management strategies are necessary.

This research aims to document the first occurrence of the scale insect Perisopneumon ferox on dragon fruit in Gujarat, India.
Conducted a field study from March to June, 2025
Documented insect pests affecting dragon fruit
Focused on the infestation of adult scale insects on dragon fruit plants
Identified Perisopneumon ferox infestation on both White and Red dragon fruit
Female adults infest the internodes with 1 to 5 individuals observed per plant
No economic loss reported yet from this new pest incidence

S. M. Chavan (2025) studied this question.

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