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  DETECTION OF POLYPHAGOTARSONEMUS LATUS Banks ON CAMELLIA IN GALICIA


Polyphagotarsonemus latus has a large host range and is widely distributed in subtropical and mild areasPolyphagotarsonemus latus female clarified for identification under the microscope around the world. In summer 2007 it was detected in Galicia on Camellia japonica plants growing in the nursery, producing stunted growth, curling of young and tender leaves (usually to leaf underside) and bronzed leaves on the underside. Since P. latus life cycle is very short, in the nursery, measures were rapidly carried out, isolating affected plant species from healthy plants, and applying acaricides to control mite populations. This mite was not detected again in our region.





Polyphagotarsonemus latus symptoms on camellia leaf
Polyphagotarsonemus latus symptoms on camellia leaf
Eggs of broad mite on camellia leaf
Eggs of broad mite on camellia leaf