First report of invasive species Nipaecoccus viridis (Newstead) (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha: Pseudococcidae) associated with Citrus plantation in Turkey

KAYDAN M. B., Erkiliç L.

Journal of Insect Biodiversity, cilt.61, sa.1, ss.1-8, 2025 (ESCI) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 61 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.12976/jib/2025.61.1.1
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Insect Biodiversity
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, BIOSIS, CAB Abstracts, Veterinary Science Database
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1-8
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: biodiversity, host plant, insect pests, mealybugs, Nipaecoccus viridis, taxonomy
  • Çukurova Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

HibiscusmealybugorSphericalmealybugNipaecoccusviridis(Newstead,1894)(Hemiptera:Coccomorpha:Pseudococcidae), is an invasive and highly polyphagous insect pest which is historically known to heavily effect citrus production in other citrus producing regions. It has similarly negatively impacted citrus groves in several countries. In this study it is reported that N. viridis is infesting citrus plants in Antalya-Turkey For the first time in Turkey. The species has potential to rapidly spread across citrus growing areas in Turkey. An identification key and new additional locality records for the currently known Pseudococcidae species are provided and discussed.