Coccidoxenoides perminutus parasitizing Planococcus citri on vine in Brazil

Fernandes, M. H. de A.; Oliveira, J. E. de M.; Costa, Valmir Antônio; Menezes, Karen Oliveira de

doi:10.1590/0103-8478cr20150357

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“…citri (Risso) and could have easily infested Pl. ficus (Fernandes et al 2016). Our observation also agrees with the fact that Co. perminutus infests Pl.…”

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Parasitoids (Hymenoptera) of Mealybug Pests (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) from Southern Brazil: Molecular and Morphological Characterization

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Parasitoids of three mealybug pests (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), Planococcus ficus (Signoret), Pseudococcus sociabilis Hambleton, and Pseudococcus viburni (Signoret) have been identified for the first time in Brazil. Mealybugs were collected in fruit-growing areas along southern Brazil during 2013-2016. An integrative approach, combining morphological and molecular methods, was used to identify the Brazilian parasitoids to the species level. Fifteen species were recorded, including 14 primary parasitoids belonging to Encyrtidae and Platygastridae and a single secondary parasitoid species belonging to Signiphoridae. The encyrtid parasitoids Acerophagus flavidulus (Brèthes), Anagyrus calyxtoi Noyes and Zaplatycerus sp., and the signiphorid secondary parasitoid Chartocerus axillaris De Santis are reported for the first time in Brazil.

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“…citri (Risso) and could have easily infested Pl. ficus (Fernandes et al 2016). Our observation also agrees with the fact that Co. perminutus infests Pl.…”

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Parasitoids (Hymenoptera) of Mealybug Pests (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) from Southern Brazil: Molecular and Morphological Characterization

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“…For the success of agricultural pest control by biological control, the effectiveness of associated natural enemies is crucial (Menezes et al, 2017). The parasitoid C. perminutus is one of these enemies, which was recently recorded parasitizing Pseudococcidae naturally in the São Francisco Valley (Fernandes et al, 2016). Identify the presence of natural enemies in the region is a factor that validates the mass application of these organisms in jas.ccsenet.org…”

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Biodiversity of Natural Enemies of Pseudococcidae in the Semiarid Region of Brazil

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Oliveira²,

Costa³

et al. 2020

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Pseudococcidae species, also known as mealybugs, comprises a complex of pests in various cultivated and non-cultivated plant species, among which fruit plants are most affected by both direct and indirect damage. The incidence of these pest species has been constant in productive environments, causing significant losses due to sap suction, virus transmission, and damage to fruit quality. Thus, this study aimed to know and investigate the population dynamics of natural enemies of Pseudococcidae in different fruit plants cultivated in the semiarid region of Brazil. For this, mealybugs associated with roots, stems, leaves, and fruits of vine, pear, apple, persimmon, guava, and acerola trees were collected biweekly in 14 properties in the São Francisco Valley region, from July 2016 to June 2017. These mealybugs were properly separated for the removal of their predators and the emergence of parasitoids associated with them (Pseudococcidae). Coccophagus sp., Aenasius sp., Anagyrus kamali, Anagyrus sp. 1, Anagyrus sp. 2, Anagyrus sp. 3, Anagyrus sp. 4, Coccidoxenoides perminutus, Gyranusoidea indica, Leptomastix dactylopii, Prochiloneurus sp., Aprostocetus sp., and Signiphora sp. were identified as parasitoids and Diadiplosis multifila, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri, Tenuisvalvae notata, Cycloneda sanguinea, and Hippodamia convergens were identified as predators, in addition to unidentified species of Coccinellidae and Chrysopidae.

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“…minor; has a feeding potential of 20 eggs and 13 nymphs per day [19] Preying on five (5) species of Mealybugs [20] Can prey 2618 eggs and 170 nymphs, as well as 39.7 P. citri adults in its entire growth [33] Attacking all instars of Mealybugs [21] 2.…”

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Mealybug (Planococcus spp. Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) as a pest on plantation crops and its control techniques: A review

Puspitasari

Susilawati

Hapsari³

et al. 2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Plantation crops such as coffee and cacao are significant commodities that contribute to Indonesia’s national income through exports to other countries. However, pest infestations in the field reduce coffee and cacao production with the mealybug or Planococcus spp. (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) being one of the pests that cause losses in both crops. The objective of this research was to carry out a desk review of the importance of controlling Planococcus spp. in plantation crops, especially coffee and cacao. These insects infest the stems, undersides of leaves, and fruit. The population of Planococcus spp. can increase rapidly in a short period. The destructive stages of this insect are the nymph and adult suck plant sap hence inhibiting the development of the infested plant. P. citri and P. minor are species commonly found in plantation crops. Male insects have a life cycle of up to 27 days, while females have up to 115 days. Planococcus spp. produces a small amount of honeydew which attracts ants. Losses caused by this pest in plantation crops can reach 80-100% at the nursery. Damages can be higher if the pests are associated with ants such as Anoplolepis longipes because it will help spread the mealybug. In addition, the honeydew, excretion of mealybugs causes sooty mold and interferes with the photosynthesis process of plants. Cultural management can reduce the presence of these pests in the field. The strategies to control the pest in coffee and cacao plantations include; maintaining natural enemies such as predators and parasitoids, biological control such as entomopathogenic fungi and liquified smoke sprays, pheromones and botanical pesticides from plants containing repellents.

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Coccidoxenoides perminutus parasitizing Planococcus citri on vine in Brazil

Abstract: From those of the mealybug family, the citrus mealybug,

Cited by 7 publications

References 10 publications

Parasitoids (Hymenoptera) of Mealybug Pests (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) from Southern Brazil: Molecular and Morphological Characterization

Parasitoids (Hymenoptera) of Mealybug Pests (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) from Southern Brazil: Molecular and Morphological Characterization

Biodiversity of Natural Enemies of Pseudococcidae in the Semiarid Region of Brazil

Mealybug (Planococcus spp. Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) as a pest on plantation crops and its control techniques: A review

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