Detecção de Aethalion reticulatum (L., 1767) (Hemiptera: Aethalionidae) em alfavaca-cravo (Ocimum gratissimum L.) e observações sobre sua ocorrência / Detection of Aethalion reticulatum (L., 1767) (Hemiptera: Aethalionidae) in clove basil (Ocimum gratissimum L.) and observations of its occurrence

RESUMO

O objetivo deste trabalho foi relatar a ocorrência da cigarrinha Aethalionidae em alfavaca-cravo (Ocimum gratissimum L.) no município de Bandeirantes-PR. Plantas com cerca de dois anos, na fase reprodutiva, com inflorescências, flores, frutos e sementes, serviram como fonte para a coleta de ninfas e adultos das cigarrinhas. Registrou-se em alfavaca-cravo a espécie Aethalion reticulatum e a interação com as formigas Camponotus rufipes e C. crassus.

ABSTRACT

The aim of this work was to report the occurrence of the leafhopper Aethalionidae in clove basil (Ocimum gratissimum) in Bandeirantes Municipality, Paraná State, Brazil. Plants around two years old, in the reproductive phase, presenting inflorescences, flowers, fruits and seeds, were used as source for collection of leafhopper nymphs and adults. In clove basil, the species Aethalion reticulatum was recorded, in addition to its interaction with the ants Camponotus rufipes and C. crassus.