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First report of the bay sucker Trioza alacris Flor (Triozidae: Hemiptera) in Tunisia
Author(s) -
Ben Halima Kamel Monia,
Zouari Sana,
Adouani Rihem,
Mdellel Lassaad,
Ouvrard David
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
eppo bulletin
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.327
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1365-2338
pISSN - 0250-8052
DOI - 10.1111/epp.12749
Subject(s) - sucker , hemiptera , laurus nobilis , ornamental plant , bay , biology , pest analysis , botany , horticulture , zoology , geography , archaeology , essential oil
In June 2016, abnormal growth and rolling of young leaves of bay laurel, Laurus nobilis , were observed in private gardens and in ornamental nurseries near Sousse (Tunisia). Symptomatic plants were examined, and insects present on leaves were collected and identified as the bay sucker Trioza alacris Flor (Hemiptera: Triozidae). Information on the nature of the damage caused and a review of pest distribution are provided. The predatory bug Anthocoris nemoralis was also observed feeding on T. alacris colonies.