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Scientia Silvae Sinicae ›› 2009, Vol. 12 ›› Issue (7): 161-163.doi: 10.11707/j.1001-7488.20090728

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Leptocybe invasa, a New Invasive Forest Pest Making Galls on Twigs and Leaves of Eucalyptus Trees in China (Hymenoptera:Eulophidae)

Wu Yaojun1,Jiang Xuejian1,Li Dewei1,Luo Jitong2,Zhou Guofu3,Chang Mingshan1,Yang Zhongqi4   

  1. 1. Guangxi Forestry Research Institute Nanning 530001; 2. Guangxi Forest Protection Station Nanning 530022;3. Guangxi Dongmen State Forest Farm Fusui 532108; 4. Research Institute of Forest Ecology, Environment and Protection, CAF Beijing 100091
  • Received:2009-05-04 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2009-07-25 Published:2009-07-25
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Abstract:

Leptocybe invasa Fisher et LaSalle, an invasive gall-making wasp on trees of Eucalyptus spp., was newly found in Guangxi, China. In this paper its morphological characters were described. The pest formed galls on the twigs, midribs and leaf petioles of the host trees. Those caused deformation of twigs and leaves. It severely weakened and eventually stunted the growth of host tree. Currently the infestation rate in the Eucalyptus stands reached up to 100%, therefore, the pest would potentially threaten Eucalyptus plantations in South China.

Key words: invasive forest pest, Leptocybe invasa, Eucalyptus, China

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