Abstract
We report Aculops ailanthi Lin, Jin, & Kuang, 1997 (Acariformes: Trombidiformes: Prostigmata: Eriophyidae) from Pennsylvania and West Virginia, USA; present the first scanning electron micrographs of the species in North America and discuss morphological observations that clarify features observed in slidemounted specimens, such as the number ridges on female genital flaps; and briefly discuss symptoms and control of an A. ailanthi infestation on greenhousegrown treeofheaven, Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle (Sapindales: Simaroubaceae).
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 121-127 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Acarologia |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2021 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Insect Science