First report of the citrus hindu mite, Schizotetranychus hindustanicus (Hirst) (Prostigmata: Tetranychidae), in Brazil
Neotrop. entomol
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39(1): 140-143, Jan.-Feb. 2010. ilus
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in English
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| ID: lil-540945
ABSTRACT
The citrus Hindu mite, Schizotetranychus hindustanicus (Hirst), is reported for the first time in Brazil and for the second time in South America. Mite specimens were collected from citrus in the municipality of Boa Vista, State of Roraima, northern Brazil. Symptoms associated with S.hindustanicus infestations on citrus are described. The importance of avoiding dissemination of this mite to the main citrus production areas in Brazil is discussed.
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Main subject:
Citrus
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Tetranychidae
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Neotrop. entomol
Journal subject:
Biology
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ZOOLOGIA
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Embrapa Recursos Genéticos e Biotecnologia/BR
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Embrapa Roraima/BR
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