The first record of predaceous Scolothrips longicornis Priesner 1926 (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Slovakia
This preliminary communication presents the first record of predaceous thrips Scolothrips longicornis Priesner, 1926 (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Slovakia. As a well known predator of numerous spider mites, e.g. Tetranychus urticae or Eutetranychus orientalis it has been considered as a suitable bio...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Bulgarian |
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University of Zagreb, Faculty of Agriculture
2013-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Central European Agriculture |
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| Online Access: | http://jcea.agr.hr/articles/774554_The_first_record_of_predaceous_Scolothrips_longicornis_Priesner_1926_(Thysanoptera_Thripidae)_in_Slovakia_en.pdf |
| Summary: | This preliminary communication presents the first record of predaceous thrips Scolothrips longicornis Priesner, 1926 (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Slovakia. As a well known predator of numerous spider mites, e.g. Tetranychus urticae or Eutetranychus orientalis it has been considered as a suitable biological control agent recently. Tetranychids mites are harmful agriculture pests, causing damage on a variety of greenhouse and field crops (e.g. cucumber, peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, beans, corn, strawberries) and are difficult to control chemically. Scolothrips longicornis was recorded in soil and a tree photoeclector samples from Babsky les wood, a natural oak-hornbeamforest Fageto Quercetum, situated in the district of Nitra (SW Slovakia). |
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| ISSN: | 1332-9049 |