biostudies-literatureUnknown5(3)Campbell AMArmored scale insects pose a serious threat to habitat conservation across the globe because they include some of the most potent invasive species in the world. They are such a serious concern because their basic morphology, small size, and polyphagous feeding habits often allow them to exist undetected by growers and quarantine experts. In order to provide a potential solution to the problem, we have attempted to elucidate the effectiveness of molecular identification techniques using ribosomal 28s and endosymbiotic 16s rRNA. Sequence data was obtained from many field-collected insects to test the feasibility of identification techniques. A protocol for quick species determination based on sequence data is provided.Insects528-38https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC4592586biostudies-literatureMolecular Identification of Diaspididae and Elucidation of Non-Native Species Using the Genes 28s and 16s.PMC4592586Gruwell MELawrence AJHudspath CBCampbell AMfalseMolecular Identification of Diaspididae and Elucidation of Non-Native Species Using the Genes 28s and 16s.Armored scale insects pose a serious threat to habitat conservation across the globe because they include some of the most potent invasive species in the world. They are such a serious concern because their basic morphology, small size, and polyphagous feeding habits often allow them to exist undetected by growers and quarantine experts. In order to provide a potential solution to the problem, we have attempted to elucidate the effectiveness of molecular identification techniques using ribosomal 28s and endosymbiotic 16s rRNA. Sequence data was obtained from many field-collected insects to test the feasibility of identification techniques. A protocol for quick species determination based on sequence data is provided.2014-01-01T00:00:00Z2014 Jul2020-11-19T16:11:07Z2020-10-29T08:10:02ZS-EPMC45925862646282310.3390/insects5030528