A5038059835- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Study of Mite Species
- Plant and animal studies
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Research on scale insects
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Plant and Fungal Interactions Research
- Nuts composition and effects
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Seed Germination and Physiology
- Insect Pheromone Research and Control
- Agricultural and Food Sciences
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
Universidade Federal do Ceará
2023-2024
Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco
2018-2023
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
2022-2023
Raoiella indica Hirst (Acari: tenuipalpidae), commonly known as the red palm mite (RPM), is an invasive polyphagous pest, which has emerged a threat to agriculture in Americas. In Americas, not only spread quickly, but also greatly extended its host range new areas where it been observed. We present here records of RPM Brazilian states, with focus on arrival into most threatened area, Northeast Region. Coconut and banana are important crops this region Brazil represent main by pest. These...
Abstract Damage by herbivores often modifies plant structure and physiology, which may change the behaviour performance of future herbivores. Here, we studied such interactions among major coconut pest, mite Aceria guerreronis (Acari: Eriophyidae), two minor pests, Steneotarsonemus concavuscutum Tarsonemidae) moth Atheloca bondari (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). All these species develop in meristematic zone coconuts, is difficult to access because small opening between epicarp perianth. Both...
Abstract Every year exotic species are introduced into the environment worldwide; some succeed, and others do not manage to establish themselves in new environment. The introduction of organisms affects ecological relationships, mainly by acting as potential competitors with native species. In 2004, an mite from America, Raoiella indica , was detected has consequently experienced rapid territorial expansion having a high population density. To understand effects R. on mites, we selected web...
The ability of an organism to defend itself and protect its offspring is closely related the evolutionary success organism. In this study, we examined responses red palm mite, Raoiella indica Hirst, predation risk using cues from predator Amblyseius largoensis (Muma). Females A. were used for production 4 h in two types bioassays, a choice no-choice tests. oviposition rate R. was evaluated until 96 h. addition, walking behavior test conducted (distance/time walked resting time). For both...
Aerial dispersal can occur in response to both internal state of individuals and environmental conditions probably contributed the expansion red palm mite Raoiella indica throughout American continent within a decade. We report here experiments using wind tunnel laboratory adhesive traps field identify general aspects precursors R. indica’s aerial dispersal. Wind analyses indicated that rates increased with increasing speed up 15 m/s decreased population density. Although adult male immature...
Eriophyoidea is a well-known mite taxon of economic importance. Due to their small size, elucidating many bio-ecological aspects becomes challenge. These mites are obligatory plant feeders, with high host specificity and vagrant (free living) non-vagrant (part or whole life cycle in host) lifestyles. The mobility (distance walked - mm, resting time s, number stops) these on non-host species has been investigated. Eriophyoid were submitted walking tests plants using five species. was recorded...
Damage caused by herbivores often modifies plant structure and physiology, which may change the behavior biology of future herbivores. Here, we studied these interactions among major coconut pest, mite Aceria guerreronis (Acari: Eriophyidae), two minor pests, Steneotarsonemus concavuscutum Tarsonemidae) moth Atheloca bondari (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). All species develop in meristematic zone coconuts, is difficult to access because small opening between epicarp perianth. Both mites cause...