Bambusaspis miliaris (Boisduval) —miliaris pit scale

Occurs widely in tropical and subtropical areas of the Americas (including the Lesser Antilles), Africa, Asia, Australia and the Pacific; oligophagous on bamboo; a pest of bamboo in both native and ornamental stands. Recorded from Saint Lucia by Malumphy (2012, on Arundinaria ( Poaceae)).

Collection data. Large populations of B. miliaris were frequently observed causing serious chlorosis to the foliage of ornamental bamboo. Gros-Islet Parish: Rodney Bay (widespread and very common), on Bambusa multiplex (Poaceae) hedges, 24–27.viii.2013, and near Pigeon Island, on Bambusa vulgaris, 20.viii.2013. Soufrière Parish: near Soufrière, on B. vulgaris, 26.vii.2013 .