First report of the chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood, 1919 (Thysanoptera:Thripidae) in Turkey

Authors

EKREM ATAKAN
SERKAN PEHLİVAN

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.

DOI

10.3906/zoo-2012-14

Keywords

Scirtothrips dorsalis, first report, Turkey

First Page

156

Last Page

160

Recommended Citation

ATAKAN, E, & PEHLİVAN, S (2021). First report of the chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood, 1919 (Thysanoptera:Thripidae) in Turkey. Turkish Journal of Zoology 45 (2): 156-160. https://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-2012-14