Biology of Ceroplastes rusci L. (Coccoidea: Lecanidae) on fig tree, Ficus carica L. in the area of Médéa (Algeria)

Abstract

The biology of C.rusci was studied during an annual cycle on fig tree (Ficus carica) in the area of Medea (Algeria). This species expresses two generations autumnal and spring. The hivernation is carried out at the stage young female with which they are associated the larvae with the second stage females.