- Turkish Journal of Zoology
- Vol: 45 Issue: 2
- First report of the chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood, 1919 (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Tur...
First report of the chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood, 1919 (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Turkey
Authors : Ekrem Atakan, Serkan Pehlivan
Pages : 156-160
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Publication Date : 9999-12-31
Article Type : Makaleler
Abstract :The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood, 1919 (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) was reported for the first time in Adana Province, Turkey in October, 2020 on blueberries [Vaccinium myrtillus L. (Ericaceae)]. Its heavy infestation was detected on the vegetative parts of the blueberries. In this short communication, a brief summary of its diagnosis and damage as well as its economic importance in the region is provided.Keywords : Scirtothrips dorsalis, first report, Turkey