First record of the adventive oriental aphid Schizaphis piricola (Matsumura, 1917) (Hemiptera, Aphididae) in Europe
2011
First Record of the Oriental Aphid Schizaphis piricola in Europe
Sample size: 18
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Nicolás Pérez Hidalgo, Ángel Umaran, M. Pilar Mier Durante
Primary Institution: Universidad de León
Conclusion
The oriental aphid Schizaphis piricola has been recorded for the first time in Europe on the ornamental pear tree Pyrus calleryana in Madrid, Spain.
Supporting Evidence
- Schizaphis piricola was detected for the first time in Europe in 2009.
- The aphid was found on the ornamental pear tree Pyrus calleryana.
- Samples were collected in multiple locations in Madrid, Spain.
Takeaway
Scientists found a new type of bug called Schizaphis piricola in Europe, which lives on a specific kind of pear tree.
Methodology
Samples of the aphid were collected from Pyrus calleryana in various locations in Madrid, Spain.
Limitations
Further studies are needed to understand the population dynamics and potential damage caused by the aphid.
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