EPPO Bulletin (2021) 51, 314-318

Ahlem Harbi, Khaled Abbes, Carmelo Rapisarda, Jean-Claude Onillon and Brahim Chermiti (2021)
Macrohomotoma gladiata Kuwayama, 1908 (Hemiptera: Psylloidea): a new pest of Ficus microcarpa L.f. in Tunisia
EPPO Bulletin 51 (2), 314-318
Abstract: This paper reports for the first time the presence of the Ficus psyllid Macrohomotoma gladiata Kuwayama, 1908 (Hemiptera: Psylloidea) in Tunisia. It was detected infesting urban Ficus microcarpa L.f. planted along streets in Tunis, in September 2020. Brief notes on diagnostic features of both adult and juvenile instars, geographic distribution and symptoms are presented. The situation concerning this pest in Tunisia is described and possible phytosanitary risks and measures are discussed.
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Database assignments for author(s): Khaled Abbes, Brahim Chermiti

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.
	Macrohomotoma gladiata	Ficus (crop)	Tunisia