Co-Authors:
Klein, M., Div. of Entomology, ARO, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, Israel
Raccah, B., Div. of Virology, ARO, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, Israel
Oman, P.W., Dept. of Entomology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, United States
Abstract:
Among leafhoppers of the genus Circulifer, there are several important pests of several crops and vector agents of plant diseases. In this report, we describe the occurrence of a leafhopper species closely related to the Circulifer tenellus group, with characteristics that may classify it as C. dubiosus. This insect was found in nature breeding on Atriplex halimus L., a weed belonging to the Chenopodiaceae, mainly in the Jordan Valley. In captivity it produced one generation on A. halimus over a period of almost 45 days at 25°C. The variations of observed structural differences among members of this taxon and their biological significance are discussed. © 1982 Springer Science + Business Media B.V.