Saccharosydne saccharivora
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Author(s): Blake E. Wilson (left part) and CNC/BIO Photography (right part)
Sources: combined from Insects (2019), vol. 10, art. 107 (left) and BOLD Systems (right)
Saccharosydne saccharivora (Westwood, 1833) - (West Indian cane fly)
This planthopper is found in most sugarcane growing areas of the Americas. Outbreaks have been reported from Jamaica and parts of southern North America, with young sugarcane plants being most seriously infested. During outbreaks, >100 nymphs per leaf have been reported. Such high densities cause extensive growth of sooty mould on the leaves, and affects the development of the plants. While studies on yield losses are rare, one observation reported a reduction of >30% in sugar yields in non-treated plots relative to insecticide-protected plots (Wilson, 2019).
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| • Deutsch: | westindische Zuckerrohrzikade |
| • English: | West Indian cane fly |
| • Español: | saltahojas verde de la caña de azúcar |
Nymphs have a characteristic “tail” and develop through 5 instars to adults in around 3 weeks. One generation is completed in about 6 weeks. Typically there are several overlapping generations per year.
