Florida Entomologist (2013) 96, 1221-1223
Terezinha M. Santos-Cividanes, Eduardo Suguino, Francisco J. Cividanes, Nilza M. Martinelli, Adriana N. Martins and Marcos J. Perdoná (2013)
First record of Dorisiana viridis (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) on macadamia nut (Proteales: Proteaceae) in Brazil
Florida Entomologist 96 (3), 1221-1223
Abstract: Cicadas (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) are important sucking insects, acting as pests of crops. In this study, the occurrence of the cicada, Dorisiana viridis (Olivier), was observed in a macadamia orchard in the Jaboticabal municipality, São Paulo state, Brazil. It is noteworthy that this is the first report of D. viridis infestation on macadamia nut trees.
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
general biology - morphology - evolution
Pest and/or beneficial records:
Beneficial | Pest/Disease/Weed | Crop/Product | Country | Quarant.
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Dorisiana viridis | Macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia) | Brazil (south) |