- Manas Journal of Agriculture Veterinary and Life Sciences
- Vol: 12 Issue: 1
- First report of the ash leaf curl aphid, Prociphilus fraxinifolii in Kyrgyzstan
First report of the ash leaf curl aphid, Prociphilus fraxinifolii in Kyrgyzstan
Authors : Tair Esenali Uulu, Hüseyin Göçmen
Pages : 64-67
Doi:10.53518/mjavl.1020709
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Publication Date : 2022-06-30
Article Type : Research
Abstract :Between 2018-2020 malformations and some curled leaves were observed at the base of a number of Fraxinus pennsylvanica Marsh. trees in landscaped areas in Djal microdistrict in Bishkek city, capital of the Kyrgyz Republic. In July 2021,. In July 2021, a survey has been conducted throughout city to check the presence of the newly emerged exotic pest and colonies of ash leaf curl aphid Prociphilus fraxinifolii (Riley, 1879) were observed on the green ash trees, Fraxinus pennsylvanica Marsh. It was detected from 3 localities out of 11 in Bishkek. The rate of infestation were determined between 12 and 42%. This is the first record of the species in Kyrgyzstan.Keywords : Prociphilus fraxinifolii, woolly ash aphid, invasive species, Kyrgyzstan