First record of Tetra magnolivora (Keifer, 1939) (Acari, Eriophyidae) in Brazil

Tetra magnolivora (Keifer, 1939) (Acari, Eriophyidae) new combination was observed infesting Magnolia grandiflora L., in urban areas of Curitiba, Paraná State, Brazil. This mite was observed in high populations on magnolia trees, causing wrinkles, distortion and decreased growth in infested leaves....

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Main Authors: Carlos Holger Wenzel Flechtmann, James Amrine, Dalva Luiz de Queiroz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Embrapa Florestas 2017-06-01
Series:Pesquisa Florestal Brasileira
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Online Access:https://pfb.cnpf.embrapa.br/pfb/index.php/pfb/article/view/1196
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Summary:Tetra magnolivora (Keifer, 1939) (Acari, Eriophyidae) new combination was observed infesting Magnolia grandiflora L., in urban areas of Curitiba, Paraná State, Brazil. This mite was observed in high populations on magnolia trees, causing wrinkles, distortion and decreased growth in infested leaves. This is the first record from Brazil for T. magnolivora and we provide new combination.
ISSN:1809-3647
1983-2605