Co-Authors:
Wysoki, M., Div. of Entomology, ARO, Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, Israel
Izhar, Y., Extension Service, Ministry of Agriculture, Akko, Israel
Abstract:
Lists are given of arthropod pests of avocado and pecan trees in Israel. These include ten new pests of avocado and three of pecan. The pests of economic importance on avocado include Boarmia (Ascotis) selenaria (Schiff.) (Geometridae, Lepidoptera) and Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis (Bouché) (Thrypidae, Thysanoptera). The pests of importance on pecans include Empoasca decedens (Paoli) (Jassidae, Homoptera), Zeuzera pyrina L. (Cossidae, Lepidoptera), and Monellia costalis (Fitch) (Aphididae, Homoptera). © 1978, Springer Science + Business Media B.V.. All rights reserved.