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Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Green) Register in Teak Forest Santds in the Mato Grosso State, Brazil

Peres-Filho, Otávio; Ben-Dov, Yair; Wolff, Vera Regina dos Santos; Dorval, Alberto; Souza, Marcelo Dias de

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Abstract

The pink hibiscus mealybug, Maconellicoccus hirsutus Green (Hemiptera, Pseudococcidae) is registered for the first time in teak forest stands, Tectona grandis, in the municipality of São José de Quatro Marcos, State of Mato Grosso, Brazil. Information on the geographical distribution, biology, damage and management of this pest is provided.

Keywords

pink hibiscus mealybug, exotic pest, Tectona grandis.

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