First report of the red palm mite, Raoiella indica Hirst (Acari: Tenuipalpidae), in Brazil
Neotrop. entomol
; 40(3): 409-411, May-June 2011.
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ABSTRACT
The presence of the red palm mite, Raoiella indica Hirst, is reported for the first time in Brazil. This invasive mite was found in July 2009 infesting coconut palms and bananas in urban areas of Boa Vista, State of Roraima, in northern Brazil. Comments on the possible pathways of R. indica into the country, present and potential impact of its introduction and mitigating measures to prevent or to delay the mite spread in Brazil are presented.
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LILACS
Main subject:
Mites
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
En
Journal:
Neotrop. entomol
Journal subject:
BIOLOGIA
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ZOOLOGIA
Year:
2011
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Article
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