<strong>DNA barcoding and the genetic diversity of scale insects (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha) found in Hainan Province, China</strong>

Scale insects (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha) can be significant pests of crop and ornamental plants globally, with many species posing threats to agriculture and forestry. Despite some research on scale insects in Hainan Province, China in the past, the scale insect species diversity and genetic variation remain poorly understood. Accurate species identification is crucial for biodiversity conservation…