The vine mealybug (VMB), Planococcus ficus, is a major grapevine pest worldwide, whose
chemical control is often unsatisfactory due to its cryptic behavior, insecticide resistance and …

Viticulture has experienced dramatic global growth in acreage and value. As the
international exchange of goods has increased, so too has the market demand for …

Although DNA barcode coverage has grown rapidly for many insect orders, there are some
groups, such as scale insects, where sequence recovery has been difficult. However, using …

Grapevine leafroll disease is caused by grapevine leafroll-associated viruses (GLRaVs).
These viruses are common in vineyards worldwide and often associated with vitiviruses that …

The systematics of the E uropean species of Eupelmus (Eupelmus) D alman (H ymenoptera:
E upelmidae) belonging to the 'urozonus‐complex'is elucidated through combined …

Pseudococcidae (mealybugs) is a large taxonomic group, including a number of agronomic
pests. Taxonomic identification of mealybug species is a recurrent problem and represents a …

Mutualistic interactions with microbes have played a crucial role in the evolution and
ecology of animal hosts. However, it is unclear what factors are most important in influencing …

Species boundaries are studied in a group of beetles, the western Palaearctic
Cryptorhynchinae. We test for congruence of 'traditionally'identified morphospecies with …

Mealybugs (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) are pests constraining the international trade of
Brazilian table grapes. They damage grapes by transmitting viruses and toxins, causing …

A simple molecular tool was developed and tested to identify seven mealybug species found
in North American vineyards: Pseudococcus maritimus Ehrhorn, Pseudococcus viburni …