New species diversity revealed from molecular and morphological characterization of gall-inducing Calophya spp. (Hemiptera: Calophyidae) from Brazilian peppertree
Keywords:
natural enemy, Brazilian peppertree, leaflet gall inducer, phylogenetic analysis, weed biological controlAbstract
Four populations of Calophya spp. (Hemiptera: Calophyidae) collected in Brazil were characterized using molecular and morphological methods. Examination of adults revealed the presence of 2 morphotypes, which were identified as C. latiforceps and C. terebinthifolii. However, morphological examination of 5th instar nymphs detected differences within C. latiforceps, with a population from Ubu, Espírito Santo, being distinct from the other 2 populations. Molecular characterization of the mitochondrial CO1 gene supported the presence of a new species of Calophya.
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Se caracterizaron cuatro poblaciones de Calophya spp. (Hemiptera: Calophyidae) recolectadas en Brasil usando métodos moleculares y morfológicos. El examen de los adultos reveló la presencia de 2 morfotipos que se identificaron como C. latiforceps y C. terebinthifolii. Sin embargo, el examen morfológico de las ninfas del quinto estadio detectó diferencias dentro de C. latiforceps, con una población de Ubu, Espirito Santos de ser distinta de las otras dos poblaciones. La caracterización molecular del gen mitocondrial CO1 apoyó la presencia de una nueva especie de Calophya.
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