scholarly journals First Report of Aberia caffra and Quercus cerris as Hosts of Inonotus rickii

Plant Disease ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 89 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Annesi ◽  
R. Coppola ◽  
L. D'Amico ◽  
E. Motta
Keyword(s):  
Host Range ◽  
Southern Europe ◽  
Sambucus Nigra ◽  
New Host ◽  
First Report ◽  
The Past ◽  
Voucher Specimens ◽  
Quercus Cerris ◽  
First Time ◽  
Celtis Australis

Inonotus rickii (Pat.) D. Reid (Hymenochaetaceae), widespread in tropical and subtropical countries, produces cankers and decay in several hardwoods. In Italy, it was recorded for the first time approximately 20 years ago on Parkinsonia sp. and Schinus molle L. in Sicily (2) and more recently on Acer negundo L. and Celtis australis L. in Rome (1). During May 2004, a survey was performed in Sicily in public and botanical gardens where the fungus had been detected in the past. Although the previously attacked plants had been removed, more trees were showing decline symptoms, with sparse foliage and some dieback. Typical brown, powdery masses of chlamydospores of I. rickii were observed near wounds or pruning cuts on Quercus cerris L. in Palermo and Sambucus nigra L. and Aberia caffra Hook. F. & Harv. in Catania. From each fungal specimen, fragments were isolated and cultured on malt agar. Cultures produced acute, thick-walled, brown setae (as much as 250 µm long) and abundant chlamydospores that were yellowish brown, thick walled, irregularly shaped, and 10 to 12 × 8 to 12 µm. Each isolate conformed to I. rickii (3). Cultures and voucher specimens have been deposited in the ISPaVe collection (PF40, PF41, and PF42) and the ROPV herbarium (772, 773, and 774). To our knowledge, this is the first report of I. rickii in living Q. cerris and A. caffra. S. nigra is a new host in Italy. This record shows that the pathogen has fully established itself in southern Europe where it may expand its host range. References: (1) T. Annesi et al. For. Pathol. 33:405, 2003. (2) M. Intini. Micol. Ital. 20:49, 1988. (3) J. A. Stalpers. Karstenia 40:167, 2000.

Phimodera flori Fieber, found in Greece on Mount Olympus, new to the Balkan Peninsula (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Scutelleridae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4958 (1) ◽  
pp. 649-653
Author(s):  
PARIDE DIOLI
Keyword(s):  
Balkan Peninsula ◽  
Southern Europe ◽  
High Altitudes ◽  
First Report ◽  
Asian Species ◽  
Central Asian ◽  
The Alps ◽  
First Time

The first report of Phimodera flori Fieber, 1863 (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Scutelleridae) in the Balkan Peninsula (Mt. Olympus, Greece) is presented. This continental European and Central Asian species is rare in southern Europe where it has been found only at high altitudes of the Alps and the Pyrenees so far. It has been regarded as extinct from the 1970’s in many countries. The species is recorded for the first time for Greece, being Mt. Olympus the southernmost known locality. 

scholarly journals First report of Mazocroeoides georgei price, 1936 and Mazocraeoides opisthonema Hargis, 1955 in Brazil with new synonysms (Monogenea, Mazocraeidae)

1988 ◽  
Vol 83 (4) ◽  
pp. 437-440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Kohn ◽  
Cláudia Portes Santos
Keyword(s):  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
New Host ◽  
First Report ◽  
New Synonyms ◽  
First Time ◽  
New Host Records ◽  
Janeiro State

Mazocraeoides georgei price, 1936 and mazocraeoides opisthonema Hargis, 1955 are reported for the first time in Brazil in Brevoortia aurea (Spix, 1829) and in Harengula clupeola (Cuvier, 1829) respectively, clupeid fishes from the littoral of Rio de janeiro State, which represent new host records. Mazocraeoides olentangiensis Sroufe, 1958 and mazocraeoides hargisi Price, 1961 are considered new synonyms for Mazocraeoides georgei.

The Importance of Reporting New Host-Fungus Records for Ornamental and Regional Crops

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Frank M. Dugan ◽  
Dean A. Glawe ◽  
Renuka N. Attanayake ◽  
Weidong Chen
Keyword(s):  
Host Range ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
New Record ◽  
Fungal Pathogens ◽  
New Records ◽  
Plant Diseases ◽  
Timely Manner ◽  
New Host ◽  
Host Fungus ◽  
Voucher Specimens

Accurate and timely reports of new host-fungus records are essential for diagnostics and identification, management, and prevention of plant diseases. Important also are venues to publish these reports in a timely manner and the ability to rapidly search for the information contained in these reports. Presented herein are examples of first reports of fungal pathogens on regional crops, including ornamentals and turf grasses, which illustrate how first reports contribute to preparedness, accurate diagnostics, and knowledge of biogeography and host range. We provide a guide to sources of host-fungus records, discuss venues for publishing new records, and review the information important in a new record, including deposition of voucher specimens. We appeal to plant health professionals to increase their efforts of discovering, documenting, and reporting new records. Accepted for publication 13 March 2009. Published 12 May 2009.

scholarly journals Parasitoids of Butterflies: Reassignment of Dolichogenidea hasorae (wilkinson, 1928) as a New Combination along with New Host-parasitoid Linkages and Notes on Host Specificity from Kerala, India

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Ankita Gupta ◽  
K. Saji ◽  
P. Manoj
Keyword(s):  
Host Range ◽  
Biodiversity Conservation ◽  
Host Specificity ◽  
Natural Enemies ◽  
New Combination ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Butterfly Species ◽  
Flagship Species ◽  
New Host ◽  
First Time

Butterflies are flagship species for biodiversity conservation and thus the knowledge of their associated natural enemies is important. In this study, rearing data on parasitism of seven butterfly species in six genera belonging to three Lepidoptera families (Hesperiidae, Lycaenidae and Papilionidae) are presented for the first time from Kerala, India. Four species of parasitic wasps along with two possibly unnamed species, collectively from three Hymenoptera families (Braconidae, Chalcididae and Ichneumonidae), were discovered. <em>Dolichogenidea hasorae</em> (Wilkinson, 1928) <strong>n. comb.</strong> (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) is reassigned from the traditionally defined genus <em>Apanteles</em>. The following host associations are recorded: <em>Brachymeria lasus</em> (Walker) (Chalcididae) from pupa of <em>Hasora chromus</em> (Cramer) (Hesperiidae); <em>Casinaria ajanta</em> Maheshwary&amp;Gupta (Ichneumonidae) from caterpillars of two hesperiid species − <em>Ampittia dioscorides</em> (Fabricius) (Hesperiidae) and <em>Parnara</em> sp. (Hesperiidae); <em>Dolichogenidea hasorae</em> (Wilkinson) <strong>n. comb.</strong> from caterpillar of <em>Hasora taminatus</em> (Hübner); <em>Glyptapanteles aristolochiae</em> (Wilkinson) from caterpillar of <em>Troides minos</em> (Cramer) (Papilionidae); <em>Apanteles</em> sp. (Braconidae) from caterpillar of <em>Telicota bambusae</em> (Moore) (Hesperiidae); and <em>Cotesia</em> sp. from caterpillar of <em>Udara akasa</em> (Horsfield) (Lycaenidae). The majority of these records are the first reports except <em>C. ajanta</em> from <em>Parnara</em> sp. Host range extension and varied host association of parasitoids are discussed based on newly acquired and previously published data. Brief diagnosis of wasps and illustrations of wasps along with their respective hosts are provided.

A NEW HOST OF ENTAMOEBA INVADENS RODHAIN, 1934

1958 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 423-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugene Meerovitch
Keyword(s):  
Natural Infection ◽  
Chrysemys Picta ◽  
Painted Turtle ◽  
New Host ◽  
The Past ◽  
In Captivity ◽  
Pathogenic Parasite ◽  
Entamoeba Invadens ◽  
First Time ◽  
Infection Experiments

A strain of Entamoeba invadens has been isolated for the first time from a natural infection in a painted turtle, Chrysemys picta. Infection experiments with this strain have corroborated the earlier observations on the high pathogenicity of E. invadens in snakes, but not in turtles. This, together with the fact that E. invadens in the past had been isolated only from captive snakes, which might have become infected in captivity from turtle carriers, suggests that E. invadens is a natural, non-pathogenic parasite of turtles.

First report of Troglotrema acutum (Digenea, Troglotrematidae) in the Eurasian badger Meles meles in the Iberian Peninsula and presumptive lesions caused in the host

2011 ◽  
Vol 86 (2) ◽  
pp. 222-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Ribas ◽  
G. Molina-Vacas ◽  
M. Boadella ◽  
J.D. Rodríguez-Teijeiro ◽  
R. Fernández-Cardo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Iberian Peninsula ◽  
Meles Meles ◽  
Surface Erosion ◽  
Southern Europe ◽  
Bone Surface ◽  
First Report ◽  
Eurasian Badger ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
First Time

AbstractA total of 109 badger Meles meles skulls from Catalonia (north-eastern Iberian Peninsula) were studied for helminths. The tremadode Troglotrema acutum is reported here for the first time in the Eurasian badger in the Iberian Peninsula and southern Europe. Three methodologies were used to detect this trematode: an examination for surface lesions, axial computed tomography and fresh skull dissection. The damage caused in the affected skulls is described, along with details regarding the use of computed tomography to detect hyperostosis, leakage in the sinus structure and bone surface erosion in the affected skulls.

scholarly journals New association between the mite Erythraeus sp. (Acari: Prostigmata: Parasitengona) and the psyllid Russelliana adunca (Hemiptera: Psylloidea)

2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (04) ◽  
pp. 149-152
Author(s):  
Carla BALIOTTE ◽  
Daniel A. AQUINO ◽  
Gimena DELLAPÉ ◽  
M. Fernanda LÓPEZ ARMENGOL ◽  
Cecilia GITTINS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South America ◽  
Host Association ◽  
New Host ◽  
First Report ◽  
New Association ◽  
First Time

The association between the ectoparasitic mite, Erythraeus Latreille (Acari: Prostigmata: Parasitengona) and the psyllid Russelliana adunca Burckhardt (Hemiptera: Psylloidea) is reported for the first time. Larval erythraeid mites are not common on psyllids, therefore this first report adds a new host association and widens the distribution of the mite in South America.

scholarly journals Parasitic nematodes of Pool Frog (Pelophylax lessonae) in the Volga Basin

2019 ◽  
pp. 7314-7321
Author(s):  
Alexander Ruchin ◽  
Igor V. Chikhlyaev ◽  
Alexander I. Fayzulin
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Host Range ◽  
Nematode Species ◽  
Systematic Position ◽  
Volga Basin ◽  
Parasitic Nematodes ◽  
The Past ◽  
First Time ◽  
Cosmocerca Ornata

Objetive. Present a modern review of the nematodes fauna of the pool frog Pelophylax lessonae (Camerano, 1882) from Volga basin populations on the basis of our own research and literature sources analysis. Materials and methods. Present work consolidates data from different helminthological works over the past 80 years, supported by our own research results. During the period from 1936 to 2016 different authors examined 1460 specimens of pool frog, using the method of full helminthological autopsy, from 13 regions of the Volga basin. Results. In total 9 nematodes species were recorded. Nematode Icosiella neglecta found for the first time in the studied host from the territory of Russia and Volga basin. Three species appeared to be more widespread: Oswaldocruzia filiformis, Cosmocerca ornata and Icosiella neglecta. For each helminth species the following information included: systematic position, areas of detection, localization, biology, list of definitive hosts, the level of host-specificity. Conclusions. Nematodes of pool frog, excluding I. neglecta, belong to the group of soil-transmitted helminthes (geohelminth) and parasitize in adult stages. Some species (O. filiformis, C. ornata, I. neglecta) are widespread in the host range. The latter two are able to reach high invasion indices and also to be the background parasites of the pool frog. It happens due to these nematode species life cycle specificity and the long-term connection of the amphibian with water.

Broomrapes (Orobanchespp.): A Potential Threat to U.S. Broadleaf Crops

1989 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 608-614 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rakesh Jain ◽  
Chester L. Foy
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Host Range ◽  
The United States ◽  
Potential Threat ◽  
Crop Species ◽  
First Report ◽  
Soybean Plants ◽  
First Time

Five broadleaf crops, alfalfa, peanut, soybean, tobacco, and tomato, were tested for their susceptibility to three broomrape species, branched, Egyptian and crenate, in the greenhouse. All five crop species were parasitized by one or more broomrape species. Peanut plants were most susceptible and soybean plants were least susceptible to parasitism by broomrape. Egyptian and branched broomrapes had a wider host range affecting plants in both the Solanaceae and Fabaceae. Crenate broomrape mainly infected plants belonging to Fabaceae, except for the few attachments to tomato and tobacco. Apparently, this is the first report on parasitism of peanut plants by branched broomrape and that of peanut and alfalfa plants by crenate broomrape. Parasitism of soybean plants by any of the broomrape species also was observed for the first time in these experiments. These results indicate that broomrapes, although not a major problem on any of the crops in the United States, could parasitize several major broadleaf crops should the parasite become established.

Bat trypanosomatids (first report of T. wauwau) in Triângulo Mineiro, Brazil

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pablo de Oliveira Pegorari ◽  
César Gómez-Hernández ◽  
Cecilia G. Barbosa ◽  
Karine Rezende-Oliveira ◽  
André Luiz Pedrosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mammalian Cells ◽  
High Mobility ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Leishmania Braziliensis ◽  
New Host ◽  
First Report ◽  
The North ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
First Time ◽  
Wide Geographic Distribution

AbstractIn this study, trypanosomatids commonly found in bats, including Trypanosoma cruzi marinkellei, T. dionisii, and Leishmania braziliensis, were identified. Additionally, T. wauwau was identified in one specimen of Anoura caudifer, and represents the first report of this parasite from the Central West region of Brazil. T. wauwau was previously identified by other researchers in the North of the country, in only three species of bats in the genus Pteronotus: P. parnellii (Pará and Rondônia states), and P. personatus and P. gymnonotus (Rondônia). The identification of T. wauwau indicates how different trypanosomatids are able to adapt to new host species of bats. This is owing to bats’ high mobility, wide geographic distribution, social behavior, and ability to coexist in large colonies. These characteristics may facilitate the transmission of infectious agents in nature, which are responsible for outbreaks of some zoonoses. Therefore, health authorities should focus on both vertebrates and vectors associated with the environments where these bats are found.Author summaryThe prevalence of Trypanosoma in bats is high, with T. cruzi, T. cruzi marinkellei, and T. dionisii as the most prevalent infective species. This study reports for the first time the presence of T. wauwau in the southeast region of Brazil in the bat Anoura caudifer. Although this species of Trypanosoma has been found in bats of the genus Pteronotus, it was not detected in any other genus, including in the bats that share the same shelter with Pteronotus. The species T. wauwau was found infecting bats only in Brazil. Its occurrence was restricted to the northern region of the country, in the states of Pará, infecting the species P. parnellii and in Rondônia infecting P. personatus, P. gymnonotus as well as P. parnellii. Although its morphology is similar to that of T. cruzi, little is known about the development of T. wauwau, both in its vertebrate host and the existence of a plausible invertebrate vector. Its characteristics include its inability to develop in mammalian cells and its non-infectiousness in mice and triatomine insects. Further research, through molecular studies, may provide important and valuable data for understanding the origin, evolution, and global distribution of, and the association between the different species of Trypanosoma and their hosts.

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