Leafhopper fauna associated with mango and sapota crops in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Naraiah P., Rao V. R. S., Mati T. M.
Author Affiliation: CRIDA, Santosh Nagar, Hyderabad - 500 059, India.
Annals of Plant Protection Sciences 13 : 388-392
Abstract : The leafhoppers associated with mango and sapota from different areas of Andhra Pradesh, India were collected and identified. Fourteen species belonging to 12 genera viz., Austrogallia, Goniagnathus, Amritodus, Idioscopus, Exitianus, Cofana, Deltocephalus, Empoasca, Hecalus, Batracomorphus, Balclutha and Cicadulina were identified. An illustrated key for distinguishing these species of leafhoppers is provided. Among the species identified, Amritodus atkinsoni, Idioscopus niveosparsus and Idioscopus sp. were only observed to be of pest status, feeding on mango.