Acta Entomologica Sinica (2005) 48, 279-284

Xiao-Yue Hong, Xiaofeng Xue, Yi-Jun Zhou and Guang-Yuan Tong (2005)
Cheiracus sulcatus, a newly found invasive eriophyoid mite damaging rice in Guangdong Province, South China
Acta Entomologica Sinica 48 (2), 279-284
Abstract: An invasive eriophyoid mite was newly found damaging rice plants in Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province, China for the past two years. First reported in northern Thailand, the mite Cheiracus sulcatus Keifer might invade China in recent years and has caused serious damage to rice in Guangdong. The mite is re-described, illustrated and its symptoms on rice are presented. Pest risk analyses and suggestions are made to remind local technicians and farmers of the risk of this mite spreading across southern China, southwestern and eastern China.
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Database assignments for author(s): Xiao-Yue Hong

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

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Cheiracus sulcatus		China (south)
	Cheiracus sulcatus		Thailand