First report of occurrence of Schizotetranychus celarius (Banks) on Salix matsudana Koid. from Iran (Short report)

ARBABI, M.; BARADARAN, P.; ABAEI, M.; PAHLAVANI, A. H.

First report of occurrence of Schizotetranychus celarius (Banks) on Salix matsudana Koid. from Iran (Short report)

Document Type : Pest Management

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Schizotetranychus celarius or Bamboo spider mite was collected for the first time from Dracaena sanderiana Sander ex Mast. in samples received from Plant Protection Organization and is reported as mite pest of ornamental plants in Iran. This mite observed on Salix matsudana in Tehran province during 2006 its spread seams to be due to lack of quaratine rules' consideration by private sector. Feeding, different life stages and high populations of this mite were observed under webs in depressions situated on leaf underside. These depressions appeared as yellow or white spots on the opposite side. The damage was most sever on leaves situated on lower parts of the trees. Raise in temperature together with water stress led to mites' population increase and subsequently premature leaf sheding.

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