Eriophyoid mites (Acari: Eriophyoidea) associated with palm trees
Author
Navia, Denise
Author
Gondim, Manoel G. C.
Author
De, Gilberto J.
text
Zootaxa
2007
1389
1
30
journal article
10.5281/zenodo.273675
6136c6ff-eceb-4ede-bea8-7b7dc81df292
11755326
273675
Retracrus elaeis
Keifer, 1975
a
Type
host:
Elaeis
guineensis
Jacquin
Type
locality:
Colombia
(San Alberto, Bucaramanga)
Other host:;
Bactris gasipaes
Kunth (
Ochoa
et al
. 1994
)
;
Chamaedorea costaricana
Oerst.
(this publication);
Cocos nucifera
L. (
Genty & Reyes 1977
)
Other locality:
Costa Rica
(Salas1, personal communication cited by
Schlieske 1988
);
Brazil
(São Paulo) (this publication)
Plant part: leaf
Remarks: it was observed causing numerous spots on leaves, initially dark, gradually becoming yellowish or orange. Some infested leaves can dry completely. Attacked plants can have yield impaired.