A new species of pseudaulacaspis macgillivray, 1921 from. Development time and fecundity of the white peach scale, pseudaulacaspis pentagona, in turkey. Diaspididae is a pest that causes significant damage to more than 221 genera of host plants in more than 112 countries. They correspond to an evaluation of the biological importance of the host plant for the pest concerned, together with the economic importance of this plant for the eppo region. Various observations on the biology of pseudaulacaspis pentagona targioni tozzetti homoptera. Csl pest risk analysis for pseudaulacaspis pentagona csl, 2007 page 2 of 12 other than seeming to have established on a few trees in a single private garden in kent, there is no reason to suspect that p. Iobc initiated and codeveloped with the natural enemy producers guidelines for mass.
White peach scale pseudaulacaspis pentagona white peach scale overwinter as adult females. Scale insects of northeastern north america, identification, biology, and distribution, va museum of natural history, martinsville, va. Pdf keroplantinae and sciophilinae from louisiana and mississippi diptera. Categories have been assigned by the eppo secretariat on the basis of available data at the time of entry. Hosts back to top false oleander scale is probably not a good name as this species has over 100 plant species recorded as hosts in florida dekle 1976. A key to armored scale species known from china is provided. Conservation biological control practices intechopen. Research on the natural enemies of the mulberry scale. An attempt to associate chemical and biological control has been realised in an orchard of apple trees contamined by san jose scale. The number of existing species is expected to be several times higher because many species are still undescribed.
The female scale insect armor is irregular and roughly oval in shape, up to 116 inch in diameter and whitish with a yellowish or reddish spot. A handbook of the insects of america north of mexico. Pseudaulacaspis pentagona targionitozzetti, 1886 references. A new distribution map is provided for pseudaulacaspis pentagona targioni tozzetti homoptera. The white peach scale, pseudaulacaspis pentagona targionitozzetti hemiptera. Pseudaulacaspis pentagona is a species of armored scale insect in the family diaspididae. Iobc internet book of biological control version 6, spring 2012. The biodiversity heritage library works collaboratively to make biodiversity literature openly available to the world as part of a global biodiversity community. This page was last edited on 14 september 2017, at 23. Opie detailed picture of encrustation on peach this insect can be recognized by the white colour of the scale of the 2nd stage, the scale of the 1st stage being pale brown pseudaulacaspis pentagona targioni coutin r. Studies on the effects of some pesticides on white peach scale, pseudaulacaspis pentagona targ.
Thus, grouping studies into biologically meaningful categories presents a challenge and forces broad characterization of parasite and host attributes. False oleander scales, pseudaulacaspis cockerelli cooley, on leaf of birdofparadise. Iobc internet book of biological control, version 6. New records of armored scale insects, pseudaulacaspis. Abstract species composition and the seasonal prevalence of natural enemies on the mulberry scale pseudaulacaspis pentagona targioni in tea fields in shizuoka prefecture of japan were investigated by monitoring methods using yellow sticky traps hung on the branches under leaf layers. The white peach scale wps,pseudaulacaspis pentagona targionitozzetti homoptera. Also, we present new data on the life history fecundity and primary sex ratio, population biology seasonal development, dispersal, dispersion and host plant range, and natural. Development time and fecundity of the white peach scale. General information about pseudaulacaspis pentagona pseape name language. A synthesis of experimental work on parasite local. Effect of papaya trunk angle on infestation by white peach scale, pseudaulacaspis pentagona hemiptera. White peach scale, pseudaulacaspis pentagona targioni tozzetti i.
A geographical study on pseudaulacaspis pentagona and its parasitoids in hungarian highway margins using pheromone traps and molecular markers. Insecta mundi publishes original research or discoveries in an inexpensive and timely manner, distributing them free via open access on. This page was last edited on 22 august 2019, at 02. An pseudaulacaspis cockerelli in nahilalakip ha genus nga pseudaulacaspis, ngan familia nga diaspididae. Pdf effect of papaya trunk angle on infestation by white. Both species also prey upon pseudaulacaspis pentagona. This insect is an important economic pest of peach trees as well as woody ornamentals. Diaspididae article pdf available in journal of asiapacific entomology 4. White peach scale, pseudaulacaspis pentagona targioni. Pseudaulacaspis pentagona targioni tozzetti, 1886 sinonimo. Abstract a new distribution map is provided for pseudaulacaspis pentagona targ. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Diaspididae, is one of the most important and destructive polyphagous pests of the rosaceae family trees. Population fluctuations and biodiversity of the hymenopteran parasitoid species associated with the pest were studied in six kiwi orchards in iran, during oneyear period.
In tennessee, the first of three generations hatch from more than 100 eggs per female and emerge as crawlers in early may. Pseudaulacaspis pentagona male tests and first instars on catalpa bignonioides plant pest factsheet. An pseudaulacaspis cockerelli in uska species han insecta nga syahan ginhulagway ni cooley hadton 1897. Pseudaulacaspis pentagona pseapeoverview eppo global. Diaspididae were carried out in field and laboratory conditions in order to improve defence strategies and develop a forecasting model. Pseudaulacaspis pentaggona zhang, wang & chen, 1993 diaspis gerannii borchsenius, 1966 aspidiotus lanatus ferris, 1941 epidiaspis vitiensis lindinger, 1937 diaspis rosae lindinger, 1932 sasakiaspis pentagona kuwana, 1926 diaspis pentagona brain, 1919 aulacaspis pentagona cockerell, 1902. Diaspidae and its sideeffects on two common scale insect predators. Natural enemies of pseudaulacaspis pentagona targionitozzetti in serbia. The issuance by aphis of a pennit for release ofthis organism into the environment in hawaii is subject to usda. The second generation hatches from late july to early august, and the third generation emerges in early september.
New records of armored scale insects, pseudaulacaspismacgillivray hemiptera. Natural enemies are subjected to continuous deterioration in populations especially in modern agricultural systems characterized by complete removal of plants after harvesting as well as by insecticide applications. Pseudaulacaspis pentagona has been previously intercepted on imported plant material on many occasions in england and wales, most commonly on peach and kiwi fruit. The distribution, host plants, and natural enemies of the white peach scale, pseudaulacaspis pentagona targionitozzetti hemiptera. This complete removal of plants gives rise to disappearance of natural enemies after each crop season. This insect is an important economic pest of peach trees as well as woody ornamentals in the southeastern united states.
Fullgrown male scale insects are white, about 2 inch long and elongate in shape. A geographical study on pseudaulacaspis pentagona and its. Biological control of white peach scale book provides an. Fowjhan plant protection institute, hungarian academy of. The white peach scale wps is a native of the orient that was introduced into georgia in the late 1800s. The white peach scale pseudaulacaspis pentagona hemiptera. Prospaltella perniciosi has been liberated two years ago in the hope of controling population densities of its host, after some years. Reference book ministry of agriculture, fisheries and food. Biodiversity and population fluctuations of parasitoids of. Mulberry, various fruit trees, notably peach and apricot.
Howard against mulberry scale pseudaulacaspis pentagona targ. Encarsia is a large genus of minute parasitic wasps of the family aphelinidae. To assess the developmental rate of each stadium, constant temperature readings were taken and the moulting. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. The genus is very diverse with currently about 400 described species and worldwide distribution. Diaspididae, is a worldwide polyphagous scale insect. These examinations are limited to information about invertebrate. The failure of the 19261944 campaign to control the colorado potato. In 1961, after one hivernal spray, unapplied in the narrow plot wherep. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Encarsia is a very complex genus, with specimens showing both inter and intraspecific variations, making. It is widely adapted to a range of climatic regions and could easily establish in new zealands conditions if it were introduced to a host here.
Papayas irradiated with 400 gy have been exported from hawaii to the u. It is widely distributed in turkey, where it is the main pest of peach trees. Studies on the effects of some pesticides on white peach. The agent would be used by the applicant for the biological control ofwhite peach scale, pseudaulacaspis pentagona hemiptera. Part of theecology and evolutionary biology commons, and theentomology commons. White peach scale pseudaulacaspis pentagona distribution and climate range wps originated in eastern asia and has global distribution including presence in usa, europe, australia and the pacific islands. Diaspididae, were investigated in 25 districts of ankara. This species is a quarantine pest in many parts of the world. Pseudaulacaspis pentagona an overview sciencedirect topics.
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