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Macrohomotoma gladiata Kuwayama, 1908 (Hemiptera: Psylloidea): a new pest of Ficus microcarpa L.f. in Tunisia
Author(s) -
Harbi Ahlem,
Abbes Khaled,
Rapisarda Carmelo,
Onillon JeanClaude,
Chermiti Brahim
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.12751
Subject(s) - psylloidea , hemiptera , ficus , pest analysis , phytosanitary certification , biology , botany , horticulture , homoptera
This paper reports for the first time the presence of the Ficus psyllid Macrohomotoma gladiata Kuwayama, 1908 (Hemiptera: Psylloidea) in Tunisia. It was detected infesting urban Ficus microcarpa L.f. planted along streets in Tunis, in September 2020. Brief notes on diagnostic features of both adult and juvenile instars, geographic distribution and symptoms are presented. The situation concerning this pest in Tunisia is described and possible phytosanitary risks and measures are discussed.