First report of Raoiella indica Hirst (acari: Tenuipalpidae) in South America

Abstract:

The presence of the red palm mite, Raoiella indica Hirst is recorded for the first time in South America. High populations and severe damages caused by this new invasive mite were found on coconut and banana leaves in Sucre (10° 27′47″N and 64°10′ 38″W) and Monagas (9°46′60″N and 63°;12′0′ W) states in northeastern Venezuela.

Año de publicación:

2008

Keywords:

• coconut
• False spider mite
• Musa
• red palm mite

Fuente:

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