Vercher, R., Sánchez-Domingo, A., & Escriche, I. 2025 Aboveground and belowground male population of the invasive citrus mealybug Delottococcus aberiae De Lotto (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). Insects 16: 651

Keywords:

  • behavior
  • control
  • economic importance
  • male
  • natural enemies
  • phenology

    • Notes: The objective of this study is to quantify the presence of D. aberiae (males) in the soil and in the aerial part (males, females and immatures stages), its annual population dynamics and its distribution belowground, close to the tree trunk. In addition, natural enemies emerging from the soil are studied, due to its possible role as biological control agents for D. aberiae. Addressing these questions will improve sampling methods and allow for the implementation of new management strategies. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects16070651

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