EPPO Bulletin (2020) 50, 201-202

D. Haouas, L. Mdellel, I. Mraihi, C. Hafsi and V. Balmès (2020)
Pollinia pollini (Costa, 1857) (Hemiptera, Asterolecaniidae) infesting olive trees: a first record in Tunisia
EPPO Bulletin 50 (1), 201-202
Abstract: During January 2019, mealybugs were observed on branches of olive trees (Olea europaea, L.) for the first time at Nebeur and Charket Saboune (Governorate-Kef, Tunisia). Samples were collected and brought to the laboratory for identification. The mealybug species was identified based on its morphological characteristics as Pollinia pollini (Costa, 1857) (Hemiptera, Asterolecanidae). This is the first report of this species in Tunisia.
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Database assignments for author(s): Dalila Haouas, Valerie Balmes

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
surveys/sampling/distribution

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Pollinia pollini	Olive (Olea europaea)	Tunisia