Phytoparasitica (2000) 28, 43-53

T. Grové, J.H. Giliomee and K.L. Pringle (2000)
Seasonal abundance of different stages of the citrus thrips, Scirtothrips aurantii, on two mango cultivars in South Africa
Phytoparasitica 28 (1), 43-53
Abstract: The citrus thrips, Scirtothrips aurantii Faure (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), is a pest of mango in South Africa. The aim of the study was to monitor the different stages of S. aurantii in mango orchards throughout the year. Populations of S. aurantii were monitored using different methods, i.e., yellow sticky traps, dispersal/emergence traps, counts on fruit and in flowers. Eggs and emergence holes on the new leaves were recorded. The number of adults increased at the end of flowering (September) and remained at high levels until fruiting (November). Low numbers were present from May to August. Much higher population levels were present during 1995/96 than during the 1996/97 season. There was higher infestation present on the cultivar 'Sensation' than on 'Zill'. S. aurantii was present on the fruit for only a short period (less than 10 weeks) during the season and the population was maintained on flush that was present throughout the year.
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Database assignments for author(s): Jan H. Giliomee, Tertia Grové, Ken L. Pringle

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
population dynamics/ epidemiology

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Scirtothrips aurantii	Mango (Mangifera indica)	South Africa