International Journal of Acarology (2007) 33, 3-5

José C.V. Rodrigues, Ronald Ochoa and Ethan C. Kane (2007)
First report of Raoiella indica Hirst (Acari: Tenuipalpidae) and its damage to coconut palms in Puerto Rico and Culebra Island
International Journal of Acarology 33 (1), 3-5
Abstract: This is the first report of the occurrence of the red palm mite, Raoiella indica Hirst, and its damage in Puerto Rico and Culebra Island. Raoiella indica is a new invasive pest threatening ornamental palm, coconut, and banana plantations. The mite was observed in eastern Puerto Rico and on Culebra Island infesting and causing damage to coconut, Cocos nucifera L., and Veitchia merrillii L.
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Database assignments for author(s): José C.V. Rodrigues, Ronald Ochoa

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
new introduction of pest
surveys/sampling/distribution

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Raoiella indica		Puerto Rico