Florida Entomologist (2019) 102, 627-629

Michael Willian Rocha de Souza, Natalia Oliveira Silva, Veríssimo Gibran Mendes de Sá, Germano Leão Demolin Leite, José Cola Zanuncio and Marcus Alvarenga Soares (2019)
First record of Empoasca kraemeri (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) attacking sweet potato in Brazil
Florida Entomologist 102 (3), 627-629
Abstract: Empoasca kraemeri Ross and Moore (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) is a phytophagous species widely found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. This species is associated with several agricultural crops, where they are established due to food supply and favorable developmental conditions. The objective was to record the occurrence and damage caused by E. kraemeri in sweet potato germoplasm in Diamantina, Minas Gerais State, Brazil. Physical injuries were caused by E. kraemeri penetrating the stylet into the phloem of the plant, creating chlorotic spots on the leaves with posterior necrosis. This insect has the potential to cause severe damage. Thus, it is important to include E. kraemeri in integrated pest management programs for the sweet potato.
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Database assignments for author(s): Germano L.D. Leite, José Cola Zanuncio, Marcus Alvarenga Soares

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
general biology - morphology - evolution

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Empoasca kraemeri	Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas)	Brazil (south)