Description of a grass feeding whitefly of the genus Tetraleurodes (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) from the Indo-Myanmar border
Keywords:
champaiensis, Poaceae, Sporobolus heterolepis, Mizoram, whiteflyAbstract
A new species of whitefly, Tetraleurodes champaiensis Dubey sp. nov. (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) found infesting Sporobolus heterolepis (Poaceae) in Mizoram (India) is described along with measurements, line drawings and scanning electron microscope images. The species differs from Tetraleurodes thenmozhiae Jesudasan & David in being black in color and have bluntly pointed dorsal setae. The puparia of T. thenmozhiae are white and have capitate dorsal setae. The puparia of the new species were found feeding at the basal parts of central grass blades and almost near the ground level. An identification key to grass feeding Tetraleurodes species is provided. There was no ant attendance.
Resumen
Se describe con medidas, dibujos de línea e imágenes obtenidas con el microscopio electrónico de barrido, una nueva especie de mosca blanca, Tetraleurodes champaiensis Dubey sp. nov. (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) que se encontró infestando Sporobolus heterolepis (Poaceae) en Mizoram (India). La especie se diferencia de Tetraleurodes thenmozhiae Jesudasan & David por tener la cutícula del color negro, la presencia de setas mesotoracicas y setas puntiagudas en el dorso. Las puparias de T. thenmozhiae son blancas y tienen setas dorsales capitadas. Las puparias de la nueva especie fueron encontradas alimentándose en la parte basal de las hojas centrales del pasto y casi cerca del nivel de tierra.
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