scholarly journals The mutualism of Melissotarsus ants and armoured scale insects in Africa and Magadascar: distribution, host plants and biology

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Ben-Dov ◽  
B.L. Fisher
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Scale Insects ◽  
Afrotropical Region ◽  
Armoured Scale Insects

Species of the ant genus Melissotarsus Emery are widespread in the Afrotropical region (three species, namely M. beccarii Emery, M. emeryi Forel and M. weissi Santschi) and in the Madagascar region (one species, namely M. insularis Santschi). The ants of all these species tunnel their galleries in live wood of various dicotyledonous trees, close to the bark surface. The ants maintain within these galleries populations of different species of armoured scale insects. A review is presented on the geographical distribution of mutualism, of the Melissotarsus species, the associated 10 species of armoured scale insects, and the host plants on which the mutualism takes place. The ecology of the mutualism is discussed also, together with suggestions on the benefits that the partners gain from the associations.

On new taxa and some described armoured scale insects (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) living in the galleries of the ant Melissotarsus insularis Santschi (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Madagascar

Zootaxa ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 2368 (1) ◽  
pp. 49 ◽  
Author(s):  
YAIR BEN-DOV
Keyword(s):  
Life History ◽  
New Species ◽  
New Taxa ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Scale Insects ◽  
Armoured Scale Insects

Melissoaspis n.gen. is established for two species, namely Melissoaspis fisheri n. sp. and Melissoaspis reticulata n. sp., and a further new species is also described, Morganella formicaria n. sp. all from Madagascar. All the above-mentioned scale insects were collected from galleries of the ant Melissotarsus insularis Santschi (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) on the trunk of various species of host plants in Madagascar. New data on the distribution, host plants and life history are given for Melanaspis madagascariensis Mamet, and for Morganella conspicua (Brain).

Bothynoderes punctiventris. [Distribution map].

1976 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Balearic Islands ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
New Distribution ◽  
Distribution In Europe

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Bothynoderes punctiventris(Germ.) (Cleonus punctiventris[Bothynoderes punctiventris] Germ.) (Col., Curculionidae). Host Plants: Beta spp. Information is given on the geographical distribution in EUROPE (excl. USSR), Austria, Balearic Islands, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Yugoslavia, ASIA (excl. USSR), China, Iran, Turkey, USSR.

Dysdercus sidae. [Distribution map].

1970 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Pacific Islands ◽  
New Caledonia ◽  
Solomon Islands ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Irian Jaya ◽  
New Hebrides ◽  
New Distribution

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Dysdercus sidae Montr. (D. insular is Stål) (Hemipt., Pyrrhocoridae). Host Plants: Cotton, kapok, Hibiscus spp. Information is given on the geographical distribution in AUSTRALASIA AND PACIFIC ISLANDS, Australia, Fiji, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia, New Hebrides, Niue, Papua & New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Wallis Islands, Irian Jaya.

Scolytus multistriatus. [Distribution map].

1975 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Bark Beetle ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Dutch Elm Disease ◽  
Scolytus Multistriatus ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Elm Bark Beetle ◽  
New Distribution ◽  
Distribution In Europe

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Scolytus multistriatus (Marsham) (Col., Scolytidae) (Smaller Elm Bark-beetle) (A vector of Dutch elm disease). Host Plants: Ulmus spp. Information is given on the geographical distribution in EUROPE (excl. USSR), Austria, Belgium, Britain, Bulgaria, Corsica, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Rumania, Spain, Switzerland, Yugoslavia, ASIA (excl. USSR), Iran, USSR, AFRICA, Algeria, Egypt, NORTH AMERICA, Canada, U.S.A.

Aonidiella orientalis. [Distribution map].

1978 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
North America ◽  
Central America ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
West Indies ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Yellow Scale ◽  
New Distribution

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Aonidiella orientalis (Newstead) (Chrysomphalus orientalis(Newstead)) (Hemipt., Coccoidea) (Oriental Yellow Scale). Host Plants: Citrus, coconut and date palms, guava, pawpaw. Information is given on the geographical distribution in ASIA, China, India, Iran, Iraq, Malaysia, Nepal, Nicobar, Pakistan, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, AFRICA, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, AUSTRALIA, Greening, NORTH AMERICA, Mexico, USA, CENTRAL AMERICA and WEST INDIES.

Epitrix fasciata. [Distribution map].

1981 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
South America ◽  
Central America ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
West Indies ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Pacific Islands ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Society Islands ◽  
New Distribution

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Epitrix fasciata Blatchley (Epitrix parvula(F.)) (Col., Chrysomelidae). Host Plants: Potato, tobacco, tomato, brinjal. Information is given on the geographical distribution in PACIFIC ISLANDS, Hawaii, Society Islands, NORTH AMERICA, Mexico, USA, CENTRAL AMERICA and WEST INDIES, SOUTH AMERICA, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Surinam, Uruguay, Venezuela.

Ceroplastes sinensis. [Distribution map].

1980 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
South America ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
West Indies ◽  
Ivory Coast ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
New Distribution ◽  
Distribution In Europe

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Ceroplastes sinensis Del G. (Hemipt., Coccoidea) (Chinese Wax Scale). Host Plants: Citrus, figs (Ficus), grape, pear. Information is given on the geographical distribution in EUROPE (excl. USSR), Corsica, France, Italy, Portugal, Sardinia, Sicily, Spain, ASIA (excl. USSR), China, Iran, Lebanon, Philippines, Turkey, USSR, AFRICA, Algeria, Benin, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Madeira, Morocco, Mozambique, Togo, Tunisia, AUSTRALASIA, Australia, New Zealand, WEST INDIES, Bermuda, Jamaica, SOUTH AMERICA, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Uruguay.

Delia radicum. [Distribution map].

1983 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Delia Radicum ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Cabbage Root Fly ◽  
Hylemya Brassicae ◽  
New Distribution ◽  
Distribution In Europe

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Delia radicum (L.) (Hylemya brassicae(Bch.)) (Dipt., Anthomyiidae) (Cabbage root fly). Host Plants: Brassica spp. Information is given on the geographical distribution in EUROPE (excl. USSR), Austria, Azores, Belgium, Britain, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Yugoslavia, ASIA (excl. USSR), Israel, Turkey, USSR, AFRICA, Madeira, Morocco, NORTH AMERICA, Canada, USA.

Aphis pomi. [Distribution map].

1969 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Aphis Pomi ◽  
New Distribution ◽  
Distribution In Europe

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Aphis pomi Deg. (Hemipt., Aphididae) (Green Apple Aphis). Host Plants: Apple, also pear, quince, Crataegus, etc. Information is given on the geographical distribution in EUROPE (excl. USSR), Austria, Belgium, Britain, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Rumania, Sardinia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Yugoslavia, ASIA, Afghanistan, Cyprus, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Pakistan, Syria, Turkey, USSR, AFRICA, Libya, Madeira, Tunisia, NORTH AMERICA, Canada, U.S.A.

Pestalotiopsis mangiferae. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].

1980 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. E. M. Mordue
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Dominican Republic ◽  
Sierra Leone ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Leaf Spot ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Solomon Islands ◽  
Mangifera Indica ◽  
Brown Spot ◽  
Leaf Spots

Abstract A description is provided for Pestalotiopsis mangiferae. Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. HOSTS: On Mangifera indica; also on Anacardium occidentale, Combretum decandrum, Eucalyptus spp., Mimusops spp., Vitis vinifera and many other unrelated host plants. DISEASE: Grey leaf spot of Mangifera indica. The spots vary in size from a few mm to several cm in length, are usually sharply delimited by a dark, raised border, and are silvery grey above and grey to brown below; leaf spots on other hosts are similar. Brown spot or rot of mango fruits is also known. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaire, Zambia; Bangladesh, Brunei, Burma, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Sabah, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka; Australia; Dominican Republic; Venezuela. TRANSMISSION: Inoculation studies with conidia and mycelium have shown P. mangiferae to be a weak parasite, capable of infecting young injured leaves, injured fruits, older uninjured leaves and healthy fruits if in contact with diseased tissue (35, 378; 40, 421). It has been isolated from soil, but the possibility of transmission through soil has not been investigated.

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