Tetranychus (Armenychus) graminae Flechtmann,1971 (Acari: Tetranychidae) infesting elephant grass, Pennisetum purpureum Schum. (Poaceae), in Central Brazil
Title:
Tetranychus (Armenychus) graminae Flechtmann,1971 (Acari: Tetranychidae) infesting elephant grass, Pennisetum purpureum Schum. (Poaceae), in Central Brazil
Author:
Flechtmann, Carlos H. W. Navia, Denise
Appeared in:
International journal of acarology
Paging:
Volume 33 (2007) nr. 4 pages 323-325
Year:
2007-12
Contents:
The tetranychid mite, Tetranychus (Armenychus) graminae Flechtmann, 1971 is reported from a new host plant, elephant grass, Pennisetum purpureum Schum. (Poaceae). In addition, the geographical range of T. graminae, previously restricted to Paraguay, is extended in the Neotropical region to include Brazil.
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