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The occurrence of a member of theCirculifer tenellus species complex (Homoptera: Cicadellidae: Euscelini) in Israel

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Among leafhoppers of the genusCirculifer, there are several important pests of several crops and vector agents of plant diseases. In this report, we describe the occurrence of a leafhopper species closely related to theCirculifer tenellus group, with characteristics that may classify it asC. dubiosus. This insect was found in nature breeding onAtriplex halimus L., a weed belonging to the Chenopodiaceae, mainly in the Jordan Valley. In captivity it produced one generationon A. halimus over a period of almost 45 days at 25°C. The variations of observed structural differences among members of this taxon and their biological significance are discussed.

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  1. Div. of Entomology, ARO, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, Israel

    M. Klein

  2. Div. of Virology, ARO, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, Israel

    B. Raccah

  3. Dept. of Entomology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.

    P. W. Oman

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Klein, M., Raccah, B. & Oman, P.W. The occurrence of a member of theCirculifer tenellus species complex (Homoptera: Cicadellidae: Euscelini) in Israel. Phytoparasitica 10, 237–240 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03023964

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