International Journal of Acarology (2018) 44, 146-149

José W.S. Melo, Denise Navia, Jairo A. Mendes, Rosenya M.C. Filgueiras, Adenir V. Teodoro, Joana M.S. Ferreira, Elio C. Guzzo, Izabel V. de Souza, Renata S. de Mendonça, Érica C. Calvet, Antônio A. Paz Neto, Manoel G.C. Gondim Jr, Elisangela G.F. de Morais, Maurício S. Godoy, Jailma R. dos Santos, Raimundo I.R. Silva, Valesca B. da Silva, Rhenan F. Norte, Antônio B. Oliva, Robson D.P. dos Santos and Cleiton A. Domingos (2018)
The invasive red palm mite, Raoiella indica Hirst (Acari: Tenuipalpidae), in Brazil: range extension and arrival into the most threatened area, the Northeast Region
International Journal of Acarology 44 (4-5), 146-149
Abstract: Raoiella indica Hirst (Acari: tenuipalpidae), commonly known as the red palm mite (RPM), is an invasive polyphagous pest, which has emerged as a threat to agriculture in the Americas. In the Americas, the mite has not only spread quickly, but also greatly extended its host range in the new areas where it has been observed. We present here new records of the RPM in Brazilian states, with focus on its arrival into the most threatened area, the Northeast Region. Coconut and banana are important crops in this region of Brazil and represent the main threatened crops by this pest. These new records of RPM reinforce the idea that this species is already widely distributed throughout Brazil eight years after its introduction into the extreme North state of Roraima. Comments on the possible economic, social and environmental impacts are presented.
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Database assignments for author(s): Elio C. Guzzo, Adenir V. Teodoro, Joana M.S. Ferreira

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.
	Raoiella indica	Banana/plantain (Musa)	Brazil (NE)
	Raoiella indica	Coconut (Cocos nucifera)	Brazil (NE)