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The grapevine aphid Aphis illinoisensis: an invasive pest in Israel

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Apterous and alate viviparous females of Aphis illinoisensis Shimer (Hemiptera: Aphididae) were collected on grape, Vitis vinifera L., in three different regions of Israel. Detailed information is given about this species distribution in Israel. A key is provided to the apterous females of aphid species known to infest grape in Israel.

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The authors are grateful to the colleagues who helped them during the preparation of this paper and providing valuable comments on the manuscript: Drs. V. F. Eastop (The Natural History Museum, London) and Gary Miller (USDA, Beltsville, MD, USA).

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  1. Entomology and Biocontrol Research Centre of Ilia State University, Tbilisi, 0179, Georgia

    Shalva Barjadze

  2. Department of Entomology, Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, 50250, Israel

    Yair Ben-Dov

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Barjadze, S., Ben-Dov, Y. The grapevine aphid Aphis illinoisensis: an invasive pest in Israel. Phytoparasitica 39, 55–57 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-010-0129-1

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