Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2015
Abstract
Four populations of Calophya spp. (Hemiptera: Calophyidae) collected in Brazil were characterized using molecular and morphological methods. Examination of adults revealed the presence of 2 morphotypes, which were identified as C. latiforceps and C. terebinthifolii. However, morphological examination of 5th instar nymphs detected differences within C. latiforceps, with a population from Ubu, Espírito Santo, being distinct from the other 2 populations. Molecular characterization of the mitochondrial CO1 gene supported the presence of a new species of Calophya. .
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Florida Entomologist
First Page
776
Last Page
779
Recommended Citation
Diaz, R., Dickey, A., Shatters, R., Manrique, V., Vitorino, M., & Overholt, W. (2015). New Species Diversity Revealed from Molecular and Morphological Characterization of Gall-Inducing Calophya spp. (Hemiptera: Calophyidae) from Brazilian Peppertree. Florida Entomologist, 98 (2), 776-779. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.098.0257