›› 2005, Vol. 48 ›› Issue (2): 279-284.doi:

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Cheiracus sulcatus, a newly found invasive eriophyoid mite damaging rice in Guangdong Province, South China

HONG Xiao-Yue1*, XUE XiaoFeng1, ZHOU Yi-Jun2, TONG Guang-Yuan3   

  1. Department of Entomology, Nanjing Agricultural University
  • Online:2005-07-10 Published:2005-11-20
  • Contact: HONG Xiao-Yue

Abstract: An invasive eriophyoid mite was newly found damaging rice plants in Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province, China for the past two years. First reported in northern Thailand, the mite Cheiracus sulcatusKeifer might invade China in recent years and has caused serious damage to rice in Guangdong. The mite is re-described, illustrated and its symptoms on rice are presented. Pest risk analyses and suggestions are made to remind local technicians and farmers of the risk of this mite spreading across southern China, southwestern and eastern China.

Key words: Cheiracus sulcatus Keifer, rice, eriophyoid mite, invasive species, China