Florida Entomologist (2011) 94, 694-695

Marcelo D. Vitorino, Lindsey R. Christ, Gracielle Barbieri, James P. Cuda and Julio C. Medal (2011)
Calophya terebinthifolii (Hemiptera: Calophyidae), a candidate for biological control of Schinus terebinthifolius (Sapindales: Anacardiaceae): Feeding preferences and impact studies
Florida Entomologist 94 (3), 694-695
Abstract: A leaflet galling psyllid Calophya terebinthifolii (Burckhardt and Basset) has been identified as a potential biological control agent for the invasive weed Brazilian peppertree. Preliminary field and laboratory research conducted in Santa Catarina, Brazil suggest the psyllid is a Schinus specialist and is capable of reducing the growth of Brazilian peppertrees. Further host range testing is needed to determine if C. terebinthifolii is sufficiently host specific for release in Florida.
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Database assignments for author(s): James P. Cuda, Julio C. Medal

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
general biology - morphology - evolution

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Schinus terebinthifolius (weed)		Brazil (south)
Calophya terebinthifolii (weed bioagent)	Schinus terebinthifolius (weed)		Brazil (south)