Abstract
During the spring of 2016, the aphid Myzus mumecola (Matsumura) (Hemiptera: Aphididae)
was detected on its preferential host plant, Prunus armeniaca L. (Rosaceae), in Italy. This
was the first record of the species in Europe. Several populations of the aphid have been
collected in various apricot orchards in Emilia-Romagna, in the localities of Imola, Cam-
piano, Cesena and Castiglione di Cervia. The species is considered to be an apricot pest in
India and East Asia. Details on the morphology, biology and distribution of this aphid
species and the damage it causes are given.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 107-110 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | BULLETIN OEPP |
Volume | 47 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Keywords
- Emilia-Romagna
- PPV
- alien species
- apricot