Pollinia pollini (Costa, 1857) (Hemiptera,Asterolecaniidae) infesting olive trees: a first record in Tunisia |
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| Authors: | D. Haouas L. Mdellel I. Mraihi C. Hafsi V. Balmès |
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| Affiliation: | 1. LR AGR14: Support for the Sustainability of Agricultural Production Systems in the North West Region, Kef High Graduate School of Agriculture (ESA-Kef), Le Kef University of Jendouba, Route Dahmani Boulifa -7119, Jendouba, (Tunisia);2. Commissariat Régional de Développement Agricole du Kef, Rue de la liberté, 7100 Le Kef, (Tunisia);3. ANSES-LSV/Plant Health Laboratory, Unité entomologie et plantes invasives, 755 avenue du campus d'Agropolis CS30016, FR-34988 Montferrier-sur-Lez Cedex, (France) |
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| Abstract: | During January 2019, mealybugs were observed on branches of olive trees (Olea europaea, L.) for the first time at Nebeur and Charket Saboune (Governorate-Kef, Tunisia). Samples were collected and brought to the laboratory for identification. The mealybug species was identified based on its morphological characteristics as Pollinia pollini (Costa, 1857) (Hemiptera, Asterolecanidae). This is the first report of this species in Tunisia. |
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