First record of Monalonion velezangeli (Hemiptera: Miridae) affecting avocado and cherimoya (Annona cherimola) as new hosts in Ecuador
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Monalonion velezangeli is a polyphagous hemipteran reported as one of the main pests of economic importance in avocado and coffee crops. This is the first report of M. velezangeli affecting avocado (Persea americana (Mill)) in Ecuador and the first report of cherimoya (Annona cherimola) as a new host plant. The species was identified through classical taxonomy based on morphology, with parallel molecular identification targeting the cytochrome oxidase I region.
Source: Zootaxa
Language: English
Topic: Hemiptera Insect Studies
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4403222134