New scale insect (Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha: Coccoidea) records from Fiji: three new species, records of several new invasive species and an updated checklist of Coccoidea Author Hodgson, Chris J. Author Łagowska, Bozena text Zootaxa 2011 2766 1 29 journal article 10.5281/zenodo.205749 79982722-90be-4519-a2d7-dbf53cf10cfb 1175-5326 205749 Maconellicoccus hirstutus Green M. hirsutus was collected twice during the recent survey, once on Hibiscus on Viti Levu (on which it was common and causing leaf curl) (Suva, Thurston Gardens, 11.vii.2009 ) and once on pineapple on Taveuni (Vinuvasa Estate, 22.vii.2009 ). Williams and Watson (1988b) indicate that it is widespread throughout southern Asia, Australia and Africa. It is polyphagous and has spread to many geographic areas in recent years. It is a potential invasive pest of several crops, particularly pineapple.