Primeiro registro de Platycorypha nigrivirga Burckhardt (Hemiptera: Psylloidea), em Tipuana tipu (Benth.), no Brasil.
Primeiro registro de Platycorypha nigrivirga Burckhardt (Hemiptera: Psylloidea), em Tipuana tipu (Benth.), no Brasil.
Author(s): SANTANA, D. L. de Q.; BURCKHARDT, D.; AGUIAR, A. M. F.
Summary: The occurrence of Platycorypha nigrivirga Burckhardt (Hemiptera: Psyllidae, Acizzinae), is reported for the fi rst time, in Brazil. The psyllid was observed causing injuries on leaves and shoots of Tipuana tipu (Benth.), in urban areas of Paraná State. P. nigrivirga are tiny sap-sucking insects that feed on phloem and cause curling, stains and fall of leaves. The excrements of these insects accumulate on the leaves propitiating fungus growth on the leaves, or they fall in great amount on the cars dirtying them as if they were sparkling of white and sticky ink.
Publication year: 2006
Types of publication: Journal article
Unit: Embrapa Forestry
Keywords: Floresta Urbana, Praga, Praga introduzida, Psyllidae, Árvore Ornamental
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