New Species Diversity Revealed from Molecular and Morphological Characterization of Gall-Inducing Calophya spp. (Hemiptera: Calophyidae) from Brazilian Peppertree

Authors

Rodrigo Diaz, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Aaron M. Dickey, USDA ARS U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory
Robert G. Shatters, USDA ARS U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory
Veronica Manrique, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Marcelo D. Vitorino, Universidade Regional de Blumenau
William A. Overholt, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

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