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Geographical Distribution of Schizotetranychus hindustanicus and Associated Mites in Roraima, Brazil

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The Hindustan citrus mite, Schizotetranychus hindustanicus Hirst (Acari: Tetranychidae), is a quarantine pest present in the state of Roraima, Brazil. This mite, which was described in India in 1924, was reported in 2002 in Venezuela and spread to Roraima, where it was reported in 2008, and to Colombia, where it was reported in 2010. Its possible spread to other regions of Brazil is a threat to Brazilian citriculture. This study reports the current distribution of S. hindustanicus and potential predators of this pest and other mites associated with citrus in Roraima. A survey was conducted in August and September 2015 in the 15 municipalities of the state. In each municipality, orchards and citrus plants in backyards and public areas along highways and in urban areas were sampled. Samples of leaves and fruits were collected to identify the mite and its natural enemies. Schizotetranychus hindustanicus was found in all 15 municipalities in the state of Roraima. In total, 308 associated mites were found, with S. hindustanicus being the most abundant phytophagous mite, followed by Brevipalpus yothersi Baker. Amblyseius aerialis (Muma) was the most abundant predator, followed by Iphiseiodes zuluagai Denmark and Muma and Euseius concordis (Chant). The broad dispersal of S. hindustanicus in Roraima increases the risks of this pest reaching the main citrus-producing regions in Brazil.

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This study received financial support from Embrapa and the Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq).

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  1. Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de Roraima, Boa Vista, Brasil

    F L Figueirêdo & D C Oliveira

  2. Embrapa Roraima, Boa Vista, Brasil

    E G Fidelis

  3. Escola Superior de Agricultura “Luiz de Queiroz”, Univ de São Paulo, Piracicaba, Brasil

    R S Pereira, J C Santos & G J Moraes

  4. Univ Federal de Roraima, Boa Vista, Brasil

    M Negrini

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EGF planned and designed the study and wrote the manuscript. FLF collected field data and wrote the manuscript. RS Pereira analyzed the samples in laboratory and mounted the microscope slides. JCS identified the mites. DCO collected field data. MN constructed the distribution maps. GJM identified the mites and reviewed the manuscript. All authors read, revised, and approved the manuscript.

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Figueirêdo, F.L., Fidelis, E.G., Pereira, R.S. et al. Geographical Distribution of Schizotetranychus hindustanicus and Associated Mites in Roraima, Brazil. Neotrop Entomol 48, 866–872 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13744-019-00704-6

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