Note on Glycaspis brimblecombei Moore (Hemiptera Psyllidae): A new pest of Eucalyptus in Greece

Antonios E. Tsagkarakis, Argyro P. Kalaitzaki, Georgios N. Balotis

Hellenic Ministry of Rural Development and Food, Chania, Greece.
Institute of Agronomical Sciences, Hellenic Ministry of Rural Development and Food, Κifissia, Greece.
Laboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Agricultural University of Athens, Athens, Greece.

DOI: 10.4236/ae.2014.21010                

Abstract

Leaves of eucalyptus infested by Glycaspis brim-blecombei Moore were found on river red gum (E. camaldulensis) and blue gum (E. globulus) trees in Attiki and Chania region, Greece. The psyllid is recorded for the first time in Greece. Brief information about this psyllid is provided.

Keywords

Red Gum Lerp Psyllid; First Record; Eucalyptus globulus; E. camaldulensis

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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