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The distribution of some Rastrococcus spp. (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae) on mango in India

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 July 2009

A. Uma Narasimham  and
M.J. Chacko
A. Uma Narasimham
Affiliation:
International Institute of Biological Control, Bangalore, India
M.J. Chacko*
Affiliation:
International Institute of Biological Control, Bangalore, India
*
Dr A. Uma Narasimham, Biological Control Centre (NCIPM) Post Bag 2491, H A Farm Post, Bangalore-560 024, India.
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Abstract

The distribution of Rastrococcus spp. within mango trees (Mangifera indica) was studied at Bangalore, India. Population densities of R. invadens Williams, R. iceryoides (Green) and R. mangiferae (Green) were significantly higher on the abaxial leaf surface compared with the adaxial surface. Mealybug density was also higher from ground level up to 2 m compared with above 2 m. Significant variations in Rastrococcus spp. populations among trees and species composition per tree were observed. As populations built up on leaves, migration to other leaves occurred, more predominantly in R. mangiferae than in R. invadens. As the population of R. iceryoides increased on leaves, migration to twigs occurred.

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Bulletin of Entomological Research , Volume 81 , Issue 4 , December 1991 , pp. 445 - 448
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1991

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