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Introduction
Enrico de Lillo works at the Dept. of Scienze del Suolo, della Pianta e degli Alimenti (DiSSPA), University of Bari Aldo Moro. He does research in Acarology, Environmental Science and Plant Protection. He is mainly interested in 'Eriophyoid Mites' from a morphological, biological, ecological and control viewpoint.
His work dream is to complete a database on Eriophyoid Mites and launch it on the web.
His human dream is to prepare young scientists and see them to succeed in Academy and companies.
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November 2002 - May 2019
January 2001 - December 2012
Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro
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Fruit production strongly depends on insect pollination. However, intensification of crop production both at the
local and landscape scale can influence pollinator communities, potentially impacting the corresponding pollination
services. Here, we investigated how agricultural intensification impacts the production of sweet cherry
(Prunus avium), a...
Seminatural habitats in agroecosystems support diverse communities of natural enemies and are expected to promote biological control in crop fields. However, complex landscapes may also support agricultural pests, with undesirable outcomes for crop production. Here, we monitored populations of leafhopper pests and their egg parasitoids in two habit...
Pouteria sapota, or “mamey sapote”, is a tropical fruit tree native to Central America and Southern Mexico, producing sweet, nutrient and vitamin-rich fruit. Several insect pests are known to infest P. sapota, but none have been associated with plant growth alterations. Eriophyoid mites are well known to cause plant malformations, but mites that ca...
Background
Biopesticides are defined as substances derived from naturally occurring materials (i.e., plants, microorganisms and minerals) characterized by low environmental effects, rapid degradation, and low toxicity for humans and beneficial insects. However, the assumption of safety for beneficials is generally solely based on the evaluation of...
The family Tenuipalpidae includes agricultural pests that have garnered extensive attention from the global research community. Despite the economic importance of tenuipalpids, due to their ecology and global trade of the infested plants, there has not been any corresponding and comprehensive research on these mites in Italy in recent decades. This...
Supplementary material: Updated Italian checklist of Tenuipalpidae with description of a new species and new worldwide records of the genus Cenopalpus (Pritchard et Baker)
The brown marmorated stink bug Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) is an invasive species
currently established in several non-native regions, where it causes severe economic losses for growers. The factors driving
H. halys spread are, however, poorly understood. Here, we studied H. halys populations in Apulia region (southern Italy)...
A new genus and a new species of Rhyncaphytoptinae (Acari: Eriophyoidea: Diptilomiopidae) and two newspecies of Diptilomiopinae (Acari: Eriophyoidea: Diptilomiopidae) from Pampa biome, Brazil, are describedand illustrated: Parahoderus gen. nov. and Parahoderus brasilae sp. nov. on Celtis brasiliensis (Gardner)Planch. (Cannabaceae), Diptilostatus li...
To identify eriophyoid mites, sampling was done on dominant plants of Hesar village in Meshginshahr region of the Ardabil province during summer 2020. Two families, five subfamilies, five tribes, 12 genera and 27 species were identified among which Cecidophyopsis hesariensis Lotfollahi & Hemmatzadeh sp. nov. collected on the host plant Lonicera ibe...
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Aceria angustifoliae Denizhan et al. (Acari: Eriophyidae) is the most common mite infesting Russian olive, Elaeagnus angustifolia L. (Elaeagnaceae), in Iran. In the native areas, the fruits of Russian olive are used in folk medicine, and its plants are common in green spaces and parks. This plant is classified as an invasive alien sp...
During the survey on eriophyoid mite fauna of Meshginshahr rangelands two new eriophyid species were found and described: Aceria onopordi Lotfollahi et Hemmatzadeh sp. nov. from the host plant Onopordum acanthium L. (Asteraceae) and Aculus astracti Lotfollahi et Hemmatzadeh sp. nov. from the host plant Astragalus compactus Lam. (Fabaceae). Both spe...
In the last few years, blistering symptoms were observed on apple plants in commercial orchards. Blisters are commonly found on apple leaves as well as on small fruits. This symptom is compatible with that described for apple blister mites belonging to the genus Eriophyes (Eriophyidae). To assess the identity of the etiological agent, leaf blisters...
Habitat networks can help to make habitats more resilient and assist species survival in a fragmented landscape and changing climate. Butterflies are one of the main indicators of diversity due to their high sensitivity to environmental changes. In the context of sudden and unpredictable environmental changes, protection strategies for butterflies...
Information regarding Pentatomoidea is scarce in Southern Italy, and in particular concering the Apulia region (Sourthern Italy), an area of high biodiversity potential. We conducted an extensive survey of Pentatomoidea fauna in the Alta Murgia National Park, a Site of Community Importance, and neighbouring areas located in central part of Apulia r...
The Lychee Erinose Mite (LEM) (Aceria litchii (Keifer)) is a gall-making eriophyid that feeds exclusively on lychee trees (Litchi chinensis Sonnerat), inducing the development of open leaf galls called erinea. Erinea are structures formed of hypertrophic leaf trichomes where LEM seeks refuge, feeds and reproduces.
Eriophyoid mites are represented worldwide by a multitude of extremely specialized species, with feeding habits largely restricted to a single host plant species. Hemp has been used for fiber, food, and medicine for thousands of years and it is still being used nowadays. One eriophyoid mite, Aculops cannabicola (Farkas, 1960) (Acari: Eriophyoidea),...
Aculus taihangensis is a potential biological control agent of Ailanthus altissima (Miller) Swingle. However, predatory mites found in Europe may affect the action of this eriophyid agent. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the biology of two predatory mites, Euseius stipulatus and Typhlodromus (Typhlodromus) exhilaratus, feeding on A. ta...
Mite pests are a serious threat for hazelnut cultivations, causing economic losses every year. At least two species of big bud mites, Phytoptus avellanae (Acari: Phytoptidae) and Cecidophyopsis vermiformis (Acari: Eriophyidae), are involved in severe hazelnut bud infestations, even though few studies report P. avellanae as the most present and harm...
During a first faunistic survey on the eriophyoid mites of Meshginshahr rangelands in Ardabil province, Iran, two new Aceria species of eriophyid mites were found, and they are described and illustrated. They are: Aceria ayvatliorum Lotfollahi et Hemmatzadeh sp. nov. from Rhaponticum repens (L.) Hidalgo (Asteraceae), and Aceria beygdiliorum Lotfoll...
The list of new eriophyoid mites species were discovered, described and reported from arid and semi-arid regions in East Iran (South Khorasan, Iran), as a part of results of my PhD thesis that was published in The 4th International Persian Congress of Acarology (26 new species and 2 new records), also won the best oral presentation award.
Simple Summary
Tree of heaven, Ailanthus altissima, is a deciduous tree indigenous to China and introduced for ornamental purposes into North America and Europe. It shows a highly invasive profile in field, urban, and suburban areas, posing a serious threat to ecosystems in the introduced ranges. The current management of this noxious infesting pla...
During a survey of the flat mites (Tenuipalpidae) on forest trees and agricultural crops in five different sites of the Apulian territories (Southern Italy) in 2019, Brevipalpus recki (Livschitz & Mitrofanov) and Cenopalpus longirostris (Livschitz and Mitrofanov) were collected on Quercus pubescens (Willdenow) (Fagaceae). The authors give an accoun...
In this report we would like to present the case of a 32-year-old housewife with family history of allergic diseases and asthma. The woman presented with vasomotor rhinitis and reported nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, sneezing and itching. The skin Prick test evidenced a sensitivity to House Dust Mites. Additionally, the patient underwent nasal cyto...
In the last century, biological invasions have increased greatly due to the intensification in international trade and world climate change, thus representing one of the most relevant issues for agricultural productivity and biodiversity. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States, from 2019 to 2021, intercepted different s...
Plant viruses can be effectively transmitted by phytophagous mites. Many species of mites, mainly eriophyids and tenuipalpids, induce symptoms in infested plants that may be mistaken for viral diseases or may hide infections produced by unidentified putative viruses. The virus-mite interplay and the multitrophic interactions with their host plants...
The objective of this paper is to provide a taxonomic appraisal of the phytoseiids mainly from Apulia, Italy, through the examination of 1055 specimens collected in the areas of that district. Reports of occasional collection in Basilicata and Molise areas are also listed (16 specimens). The mite specimens were collected on the main cultivated and...
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Tree of heaven is a tree native from Asia, considered a serious weed where ever it occurs outside of its native range. Among the herbivores which attack it is a tiny mite, Aculus mosoniensis, which causes serious malformations of the growing tips. In order to determine whether this species is safe to use as a biological control agent...
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Eriophyid mites are tiny creatures, no bigger than a speck of dust. All species feed on plants and some can cause considerable damage. These mites have an intimate relationship with the plants that they live on, and most of the known species have been collected only from a single plant species, which suggests they are very specific t...
Spittlebugs have been identified as the main European vectors of the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa Wells et al. in different pathosystems. However, our knowledge about bacterium epidemiology in Apulian (Southern Italy) olive orchards is currently limited to the late spring secondary (olive-to-olive) spread mediated by the spittlebug Philaenus spumar...
There is increasing interest in the possibility of using eriophyid mites as biological control agents of invasive alien weeds; however their small size and our lack of knowledge about their general biology present challenges to evaluating their risk to nontarget plants. Aceria salsolae has been proposed as a candidate agent for Russian thistle (Sal...
Larvae of Capnodis tenebrionis (L.) (Coleoptera Buprestidae) feed and develop in roots of stone-fruit trees, thereby decreasing their efficiency, which can lead to plant death. The control of these larvae is critical, due to their localization in the root, and the man- agement of this pest is focused on adults, mainly by using non-specific syntheti...
During field surveys of eriophyid mites associated with autochthonous plants species in semi-arid and arid environments in East Iran (Birjand, South Khorasan, Iran, summer 2016 and 2017), seven new eriophyid mite species (Acari: Eriophyidae) were discovered. They are Aceria astratorae sp. nov. on Astragalus pinetorum Boiss. (Leguminosae), Aceria as...
A new eriophyid species (Trombidiformes: Eriophyidae), Aceria salicariae Lotfollahi & Tajaddod sp. nov., from the Ajabshir region in southeastern East Azerbaijan Province in Iran, is described and illustrated. A key to all known eriophyoid species collected on the plants of family Lythraceae is presented. Information about their type hosts, type lo...
The eriophyoid mite Aceria massalongoi (Canestrini) was collected from globoid leaf galls on severely injured chaste trees, Vitex agnus-castus L. (Lamiaceae), in Bari and Bernalda (southern Italy), and on the Ionian island Leukade (Greece). Female, male and nymph were described in detail, following the current morphometric descriptive scheme, suppl...
During the study on the eriophyoid mite fauna of Ajabshir region in East Azerbaijan province (Iran), a new species was found on Lycium ruthenicum Murray (Solanaceae). It was described, named as Aceria ajabshiriensis n. sp. and compared with 18 other Aceria species associated with plants of the family Solanaceae. Aceria ajabshiriensis n. sp. strongl...
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2019.00604.].
During the field study of eriophyoid mites associated with Lamiaceae species in semi-arid and arid environment in East Iran (Birjand, South Khorasan, Iran, summer 2017), two new eriophyid mite species (Trombidiformes: Eriophyidae) were discovered. They are Aceria pocrii sp. nov. on Teucrium polium L. and Cecidophyes punctinea sp. nov. on Rosmarinus...
Management of the Mediterranean flat-headed root-borer, Capnodis tenebrionis, is critical due to the larvae’s root localization. Neonate larvae can be exposed to natural enemies before penetrating the roots. Application of Metarhizium brunneum strain Mb7 and Beauveria bassiana strain GHA formulations on rice granules was investigated for their effi...
During the field study of eriophyoid mites from autochthonous plants in semi-arid and arid environment in East Iran (Birjand, South Khorasan, from 2016 to 2017), four new Aceria species (Trombidiformes: Eriophyoidea: Eriophyidae) were collected. They are Aceria halothamni sp. nov. on Halothamnus auriculus (Moq.) Botsch. (Amaranthaceae), Aceria acan...
During a field survey in 2016–2107, three new species of eriophyid mites (Trombidiformes: Eriophyoidea: Eriophyidae) were collected from Leguminosae plants, from semi-arid and arid environment in Birjand region, South Khorasan province, East of Iran. They are Aculus onobrychiensis sp. nov. from Onobrychis laxiflora Baker, Anthocoptes dorokhshii sp....
Mites of the family Tenuipalpidae (Trombidiformes: Tetranychoidea) are commonly known as flat mites or false spider mites and are widespread around the world. This mite family includes many pest species. Knowledge of their distribution and host associations are critical for developing effective management strategies. Tenuipalpid mites were studied...
This paper describes two eriophyid species, poorly detailed in the past, which have been found for the first time in Iran. Aceria varia (Nalepa) (Eriophyinae: Acerini) was collected on Populus alba L. (Salicaceae) and Tegoprionus dentatus (Nalepa) (Phyllocoptinae: Anthocoptini) on Galium aparine L. (Rubiaceae) in Miandoab region of West Azerbaijan...
During the study of the eriophyoid mite fauna of Miandoab region (West Azerbaijan province, Iran), specimens of two eriophyoid families, four subfamilies, four tribes, 11 genera and 19 species were collected and identified. Among them, three species including Aceria kiefferi (Nalepa), Phyllocoptes bilobospinosus Chetverikov and Diptacus gigantorhyn...
During the field surveys of eriophyoid mites associated to plant species of Artemisia L. (Compositae) from semi-arid and arid environment in East Iran (Birjand, South Khorasan, Iran 2016-2017), three new Aceria spp. (Acari: Trombidiformes: Eriophyidae) were collected. They are Aceria gallartae sp. nov. on Artemisia sieberi Besser, Aceria khaniensis...
The grapevine erineum mite strain (GEM) of Colomerus vitis (Pagenstecher) has spread throughout the main viticultural areas worldwide and was recently demonstrated to be a vector of Grapevine pinot gris virus (GPGV) and Grapevine inner necrosis virus (GINV). Its females mainly overwinter under the outer bud scales as winter morphs (deutogynes). Goa...
Medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusae, Poales: Poaceae) is an annual grass native to central Asia and the Mediterranean region. It is a noxious, invasive weed in much of western North America. As such, it is the target of a classical biological control programme established by USDA-ARS. During explorations carried out in 2014 a new species of erio...
During the field study of eriophyoid mites from Clematis orientalis L. (Ranunculaceae) in semi-arid and arid environment in East Iran (Birjand, South Khorasan, Iran, from 2016 to 2017), two new eriophyid mite species (Trombidiformes: Eriophyidae) were collected. They are Epitrimerus birjandica sp. nov. and Aculus clemachinensis sp. nov.; they are i...
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This Story Map is an update of the pest survey card that was prepared in the context of the EFSA mandate on plant pest surveillance (M-2017-0137) at the request of the European Commission. Its purpose is to assist the Member States in preparing their survey activities for rose rosette virus...
During the field surveys on eriophyoid mites associated with plant species of the Rosaceae family in semi-arid and arid environments in East Iran (Birjand, South Khorasan, Iran 2016-2017), three new vagrant species (Acari: Eriophyoidea) were found. They are Epitrimerus vulgarubi sp. nov. on Rubus vulgaris Weihe & Nees, Phyllocoptes trilobos sp. nov...
Grapevine Pinot gris virus (GPGV) was initially discovered in Trentino, Italy where it was associated with symptoms of chlorotic mottling and leaf deformation (GLMD). Then, this virus was reported in all the main grape growing areas worldwide (Saldarelli et al. 2017), which is an indication of the dissemination of uncontrolled propagation materials...
Dispersal of eriophyoid mites is crucial for the successful colonization of new plants. Literature suggests that their long-distance dispersal is through aerial transfer. During dispersal, eriophyoids might be captured in vapor or fine drops of water (perhaps most likely in clouds) where they might be protected against water loss and desiccation, b...
Combined X-ray based spectroscopy techniques were applied to investigate arsenic (As) bioaccumulation in earthworms (Eisenia andrei) exposed to six field-collected polluted soils (58-13330 mg As kg-1). After 14 days exposure to the arsenious soils, the As distribution within earthworms was examined by micro X-ray Fluorescence spectroscopy (µ-XRF),...
Two new species and an additional record of eriophyid mites from semi-arid and arid environments in East Iran are reported. Aculops ammodendris sp. nov. from Ammodendron persicum Bunge ex Boiss. (Leguminosae) and Aceria launaeae sp. nov. from Launaea acanthodes (Boiss.) Kuntze (Asteraceae) are described and illustrated. No symptoms were observed on...
Four new species of eriophyoid mites (Acari: Trombidiformes: Eriophyoidea) were collected from native plant species from Pampa biome, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, and are described and illustrated herein. They have been named: Aculus pampae sp. nov. on Elephantopus mollis Kunth (Asteraceae); Costarectus lanceatus sp. nov. on Sebastian...
Two new species belonging to the Eriophyidae were found on Tilia begoniifolia Steven in Golestan province of Iran, and are described and illustrated herein. Eriophyes begoniifoliae sp. nov. was associated to round galls protruded on both surfaces of the leaves. Aculus namdari sp. nov. was vagrant on the leaf undersurface and no damage was observed...
During a faunistic survey on eriophyoid mites associated with weeds in Golestan province of Iran, four eriophyoid species were collected. A new species, Aculops hyperisaemum sp. nov., was found on Hypericum androsaemum L. (Hypericaceae) and herein described and illustrated. Paraphytoptus paradoxus Nalepa, 1896, Aceria lamii (Liro, 1943) and Aceria...
Eriophyoid mites (Acari Eriophyoidea) are phytophagous arthropods forming intimate relationships with their host plants. These mites are associated with annual and perennial plants including ferns, and are highly specialized with a dominant monophagy. They can be classified in different ecological classes, i.e., vagrant, gall-making and refuge-seek...
Two new vagrant species of eriophyoid mites, Brevulacus cornifrontis sp. nov. and Cecidophyes aliabadi sp. nov., living on the under surface of the leaves of Quercus castaneifolia (Fagaceae) in Iran are described and illustrated. It is also the first record of a species belonging to the genus Cecidophyes found in Iran. Keys to the World Brevulacus...
A new species of plant mite (Acari: Eriophyidae) was discovered on medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusae), an annual grass that is native to central Asia and the Mediterranean Basin. It is invasive in western North America. Aculodes altamurgiensis sp. nov., is described here and differentiated from other Aculodes spp., on the basis of morphology....
The aim of this work is to report the presence of Aculus schlechtendali (Nalepa, 1890) (Prostigmata: Eriophyidae) (Apple rust mite—ARM), in apple orchards of Serra Gaúcha, state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Surveys were conducted from apple leaves of Gala cultivar in a commercial orchard of Vacaria County (S 28' 34.540 W 050' 52.153) in the Northe...
Two new Diptacus species (Diptilomiopidae: Diptilomiopinae) including D. genusetosus sp. nov. and D. longiscatuber sp. nov. were collected from Alnus subcordata C. A. Meyer (Betulaceae) and Cornus sanguinea L. (Cornaceae), respectively, in Aliabad-e-Katul, Iran. They are described and illustrated. The new species appear to be vagrants on the leaf u...
Phyllocoptruta oleivora (Ashmead) is an eriophyid mite extremely dangerous in several Citrus growing areas. During the 60s, its presence was wrongly suspected in Italy, limited to Sicily, but it has never been confirmed later. Since that time, the record of this mite has been confusing often denied often considered true, without any further investi...
Abstract Grape (Vitis vinifera) is commonly affected by the erineum strain of Colomerus
vitis (GEM) in Iran and the susceptibility of grape cultivars to GEM is poorly understood.
In order to evaluate the impact of GEM on grape and its defense mechanisms against the
mite, an exploratory study was carried out on 19 cultivars (18 Iranian and the non-n...
During the survey of eriophyoid mite fauna in Ajabshir region of Iran in summer 2016, two new eriophyid species, Aculus asparagi Lotfollahi & Tajaddod sp. nov. on Asparagus verticillatus L. (Asparagaceae) and Aculus thyrsoidi Lotfollahi & Tajaddod sp. nov. on Eryngium thyrsoideum Boiss. (Apiaceae), were found, described and illustrated. Aculus aspa...
Grape (Vitis vinifera) is commonly affected by the erineum strain of Colomerus
vitis (GEM) in Iran and the susceptibility of grape cultivars to GEM is poorly understood.
In order to evaluate the impact of GEM on grape and its defense mechanisms against the
mite, an exploratory study was carried out on 19 cultivars (18 Iranian and the non-native
Mus...
The present experiment was aimed at determining the influence of the grape erineum strain of Colomerus vitis (GEM) (Acari: Eriophyidae) on responses of local grapevine cultivars. GEM was applied at five density levels to each of five cultivars, i.e. Shahani, Sahebi Uroomie, Khalili Bovanat, Rishbaba and Sezdang Ghalat (listed from early to late gra...
The cacao bud mite, Aceria reyesi (Nuzzaci 1973) (Eriophyidae), reported as causing serious damage to the cacao tree in Central and South America, is studied based on type specimens from Venezuela and adults and immatures specimens from Costa Rica, Ecuador and the Brazilian states of Amazonas, Bahia and Rondônia, offering a supplementary descriptio...
The erineum strain of Colomerus vitis (GEM) is the most destructive pest of vineyards in western Iran and sometimes causes considerable damages to the grapevine. Little information is available on the susceptibility of the grapevine to this pest and its knowledge can be useful for a sustainable management of GEM. The present study was aimed at eval...
Two new species of eriophyoid mites (Acari: Trombidiformes: Eriophyoidea) were found on Zelkova carpinifolia (Ulmaceae) in Golestan Province, Iran. They are described as Tegolophus zelkofoliae sp. nov. and Rectalox dorsoenodis sp. nov. Both new species were vagrants on the leaf underside and no damage was observed on the infested plants. It is the...
Two new Aceria species were found in a survey of the eriophyoid mites in the Ajabshir region of the East Azerbaijan province (Iran). Aceria halocnemi Lotfollahi & Tajaddod sp. nov. was collected on Halocnemum strobilaceum (Pall.) M. Bieb. (Amaranthaceae) and A. loborectiangulae Lotfollahi & Tajaddod sp. nov. was collected on Atraphaxis aucheri Jaub...
Tuckerella japonica Ehara (Acari: Tetranychoidea: Tuckerellidae) was found on stems of seedling plants of Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze (Theaceae) in the continental USA. This mite is able to pierce exposed green periderm tissue with its paired stylets on 1- to 3- or 4-year-old stems where the outer bark had split longitudinally. The mite was no...
Geographical surveys of plant feeders on weeds are essential for finding species which can be studied as classical biological control agents of alien plants. Four eriophyoid species have been collected on well-known weeds surveyed on the Italian territory. A new species, Aceria verbenacae sp. nov., was found on leaf and stem deformations of Salvia...
During a survey on Eriophyoid Mites in southwest of East Azerbaijan province (Iran), Aceria zygofabae n. sp. and Aceria alkannae n. sp. were found on Zygophyllum fabago L. (Zygophyllaceae) and Alkanna bracteosa Boiss. (Boraginaceae), respectively. They are described and illustrated here. Four further Aceria species were collected and identified as...
A survey of eriophyoid mites on ferns was carried out in the Arasbaran forests, East Azerbaijan province, Iran. A new species of the genus Leipothrix Keifer (Eriophyidae: Phyllocoptinae: Phyllocoptini) was collected on Poly-podium vulgare L. (Polypodiaceae), named as L. pterisfolii, is described and illustrated. It is the first record of a mite of...
Based on the interactions with the host plant, Eriophyoidea can be classified in a) vagrants, b) refuge-seeking and c) gall-making mites. The tiny Eriophyoid mouthparts rarely cause mechanical injuries to the plant cells. The saliva introduced when piercing plays a role in the digestion of cell sap or in the bio-chemistry balance of plant cells wit...
GPGV (Grapevine Pinot gris virus) is a new trichovirus associated to mottling and deformation of grapevine leaves
(GLMD). The pathogen is spreading in the European vineyards and all over the World. Considering the phylogenetical
similarity of this virus with other trichoviruses transmitted by eriophyid mites, GPGV was candidate for
the group of mit...
Grapevine Pinot gris virus (GPGV) is a new virus reported in Europe and several other grape-growing countries. In an attempt to identify a vector for GPGV, samples of the eriophyid mite Colomerus vitis collected from buds and erinea in GPGV-infected vines were analysed by RT-PCR, using specific primers. Molecular analysis revealed the presence of G...
Specimens of an unknown species of Phyllocoptes (Eriophyidae Phyllocoptinae) were collected from the shoots of three Eucalyptus species (Myrtaceae) in North-Western Italy. The mite, herein described as Phyllocoptes cacolyptae n. sp., was associated with the death of apical buds and the development of rearranged and deformed shoots causing yield los...
No product is registered in Italy and Europe on olive trees against Philaenus spumarius
L., vector of the quarantine bacterium Xylella fastidiosa subsp Pauca ceppo CoDiRO.
Ten plant protection products were tested in two field trials carried out in the Xylella
infected area of the Salentine peninsula. In the trial conditions, the highest efficacy w...
More than one hundred species of Eriophyoidea have been recorded hitherto from Turkey. Within the last decade, a large plant survey was carried out in order to investigate the eriophyoid fauna present in Turkey, with particular emphasis on species affecting weeds and ornamental plants. In addition, the Turkish literature has been examined for previ...
Three new Aculops species (Eriophyidae: Phyllocoptinae) including Aculops menthafoliae n. sp., Aculops consoregalis n. sp. and Aculops coluteae n. sp. were identified from Mentha longifolia (L.) L. (Lamiaceae), Consolida regalis Gray (Ranunculaceae) and Colutea cilicica Boiss. & Balansa (Leguminosae), respectively, in Southwest of East Azerbaijan p...
Two new Aceria species of mites (Acari: Eriophyidae) including Aceria spanda sp. nov. and Aceria longisolenidia sp. nov. are described from Peganum harmala L. (Nitrariaceae) and Verbascum speciosum Schrad. (Scrophulariaceae), respectively, in Hilevar village of East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. This is the first record of an eriophyoid mite from the...
Trees from Juglandaceae, Ulmaceae, Salicaceae, Leguminosae and Betulaceae were sampled during two growing seasons, 2010 and 2011, in the southwest region of East Azerbaijan province, Iran, in order to survey their eriophyid mite fauna. Among identified taxa, eight species appeared to be new for the Iranian eriophyid fauna: Coptophylla lamimani (Kei...
Olea europaea, genetic variability, SSR markers, Algerian olive germplasm Olive (Olea europaea L.) is a crop tree species worldwide cultivated since the Third Millennium B.C. in the East Mediterranean area, from which spread in the whole Mediterranean Basin. The genetic diversity existing for this species is huge and so far about 2,600 different cu...
This paper describes two new species of Eriophyoidea associated with trees belonging to the order Rosales in the south-western portion of East Azerbaijan province, Iran, collected during a survey in 2011: Aceria lobolinguae n. sp. on Elaeagnus angustifolia L. (Elaeagnaceae) and Rhinophytoptus nemalobos n. sp. on Prunus domestica L. (Rosaceae). Addi...
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ReearchGate allowed to present projects on its webpage. This chance is not allowed anymore since last March. Someone can suggest where a project can be presented freely on the web?
More than a question it is a request of collaboration. Following the studies of Polish friends and our observations and knowledge, I am convinced that the dispersing forms of the eriophyoids are able to be transported by the wind like an hang glider. The "pilots" of this flying machine are able to land where they like deflecting the sail. Eriophyoids could use the legs and the setae to make possible a "driven" landing. Legs can be moved and might "grasp" the air, whereas the setae have muscles at the base of the tubercles and their position can ben changed. A landing through a spiral (more or less inclinate for its main axis) is exptected.
I am looking for an expert in the dynamic of fluids which could be interested in simulating how this mites could move in the air. I do not have competences in this but I know very well the eriophyoids and I can share my knowledge for possible simulations and studies.
Who is interested?
Dear Dimitris, I'm trying to contact you on your e-mail. it does not work and the mails come back. Please, contact me on my own e-mail. I need to contact you.
