Research Article | Published: 01 September 1997

An additional list of the host-plants of lac insects, Kerria spp. (Tachardiidae: Homoptera)

K. Krishan Sharma, R. Ramani and Y. D. Mishra

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 4 | Issue: 3/4 | Page No. 151-155 | 1997
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-1997-545117 | Cite this article

Abstract

A supplementary list of the host plants of lac insects reported during the last thirty years has been prepared. Notes on the availability of lac including species of lac insect and locality where it has been observed are also given. Nomenclature of the host plants, if it has changed, has been updated.

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Sharma, K.K., Ramani, R. and Mishra, Y.D., 1997. An additional list of the host-plants of lac insects, Kerria spp. (Tachardiidae: Homoptera). Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 4(3/4), pp.151-155. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-1997-545117

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