First report of invasive species Nipaecoccus viridis (Newstead) (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha: Pseudococcidae) associated with Citrus plantation in Turkey

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Kaydan, Mehmet bora [1 ,2 ]
Erkilic, Lerzan [3 ]
机构
[1] Cukurova Univ, Biotechnol Applicat & Res Ctr, TR-01250 Adana, Turkiye
[2] Cukurova Univ, Imamoglu Vocat Sch, TR-01330 Adana, Turkiye
[3] Biol Agr Consulting & Engn Co, POB 23, Erzin, Hatay, Turkiye
关键词
Nipaecoccus viridis; biodiversity; host plant; insect pests; mealybugs; taxonomy;
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10.12976/jib/2025.61.1.1
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Q96 [昆虫学];
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摘要
Hibiscus mealybugor Spherical mealybugNipaecoccusviridis (Newstead, 1894) (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha: Pseudococcidae), is an invasive and highly polyphagous insect pest which is historically known to heavily effect citrus production in other citrus producing regions. It has similarly negatively impacted citrus groves in several countries. In this study it is reported that N. viridis is infesting citrus plants in Antalya-Turkey For the first time in Turkey. The species has potential to rapidly spread across citrus growing areas in Turkey. An identification key and new additional locality records for the currently known Pseudococcidae species are provided and discussed.
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