Research on scale insects

X-ray microanalysis of the ovipositor and mandibles of various hymenopterous insects has revealed the presence in many species of up to 10% wt/wt of either zinc or manganese in the cuticle. These metals appear to be involved in cuticular hardening, so helping to reduce abrasive wear. Zinc is found in the ovipositors o…

• HASAN HÜSEYİN BAŞIBÜYÜK

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• NİHAL BUZKAN

The mealybug genus Ferrisia Fullaway is revised to include 18 species, based on morphological and molecular data. Wedistinguish the widespread pest species F. virgata (Cockerell) from morphologically similar species and provide a reviseddescription and illustration for the adult female of F. virgata. We resurrect Dact…

This short note reports the first record of the invasive mealybug Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) in Turkey. It was found on ornamental plants in the city center of Adana (Mediterranean region), but could be a threat to cotton production in the country.

• ASİME FİLİZ ÇALIŞKAN KEÇE
• MEHMET RİFAT ULUSOY

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• FEDAİ ERLER

We report the first record of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, Halyomorpha halys (Stål, 1855) (Hemiptera:Heteroptera, Pentatomidae), in Turkey. This agricultural pest was detected in October 2017 in Kemalpaşa District of Artvin Province located in the Eastern Black Sea Region near the Georgian border. We discuss potent…

• ALİ GÜNCAN

Corythucha arcuata (Heteroptera: Tingidae) is an important pest species that causes severe damage to oak species by sucking up the cellular sap material and leaving its eggs on the underside of leaves. Considered a Nearctic species with a wide distribution, especially in the United States and southern Canada, it has r…

• ZEYCAN HELVACI

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• MEHMET SALİH ÖZGÖKÇE

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• ALİ ARDA IŞIKBER