L. pseudotheobromae was reclassified by as a cryptic species of L. theobromae and they took it as a new species; ever since, it has been recognized in hosts with commercial value such as Citrus spp., Coffea sp., Mangifera spp. and Rosa sp. .
L. pseudotheobromae fue reclasificada por como especie críptica de L. theobromae y la consideraron un taxón nuevo; desde entonces se ha reconocido en hospedantes con importancia comercial, como Citrus spp., Coffea sp., Mangifera spp. y Rosa sp. .