Panonychus ulmi (Koch, 1836)
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https://doi.org/ 10.1051/acarologia/20152173 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03A5EF79-296B-C945-CDBA-16954510FBCF |
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Marcus |
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Panonychus ulmi (Koch, 1836) |
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Panonychus ulmi (Koch, 1836) View in CoL
The European red mite Panonychus ulmi has a wide range of hosts; it has been reported on 140 plant hosts ( Bolland et al. 1998; Migeon and Dorkeld 2006 -2013). Eggs are slightly flattened dorsally striated in a radial form, red with a dorsal stripe. It is a major pest of apple over the world as a result of moving with saplings ( Jeppson et al. 1975; Ochoa et al. 1994).
Specimens examined — 10 ♀♀ and 10 ♂♂ on Malus domestica (Rosaceae) , Eramo (35°37’50.50"N, 36°8’30.17"E), 21-IV-2012.
World distribution and Remarks — Panonychus ulmi has a worldwide occurrence, and was previously reported from Syria by Kady (1965). This species is a major pest in different apple growing regions of Syria.
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