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

Authors : Ekrem ATAKAN, Serkan PEHLİVAN

Pages : 156-160

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Publication Date : 0000-00-00

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood, 1919 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Thysanoptera: Thripidae); was reported for the first time in Adana Province, Turkey in October, 2020 on blueberries [Vaccinium myrtillus L. insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(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.
Keywords : Scirtothrips dorsalis, first report, Turkey