The Egyptian Thripid Species in Olive Groves at Ismaialia, Egypt

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Dept. of Economic Entomology and Pesticides, Fac. of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt

2 Plant Protection Res. Inst. Agriculture Res. Cent., Dokki, Giza, Egypt

Abstract

Thripid species were represented by seven species in olive groves at Ismailia governorate during 2013 and 2014 on different cultivars (El-Egazy; Manzanillo and Pequal) and weeds in olive groves. The species are Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergaade); Thrips microchatus Karny; Scirtothrips aurantii Faure; Haplothrips cahirensis Karny; Dendrothrips eremicola Priesener; Thrips tabaci Lindeman and Sericothrips kassimanus Priesener. First three species are represented in olive trees as a new host. The second three were represented in olive trees before. The last species was recorded on Cynanchum acutum presented under and between olive trees.
The Egyptian species are described and figured. Also, synonyms and geographical distribution are given.

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