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The first finding of the fig psylla Homotoma ficus L. (Hemiptera, Psylloidea, Homotomidae) in Serbia

Jerinić-Prodanović Dušanka (Faculty of Agriculture, Belgrade)

The fig psylla Homotoma ficus (Homotomidae, Psylloidea) is reported for the first time from Serbia where it has recently been found in 12 localities. It is a Mediterranean species which has been introduced together with cultivated fig plants also outside their original distributional range. It can cause economic damage on its host in certain years. A diagnosis and illustrations of adult, larva and egg of H. ficus are provided and information is given on its distribution, life cycle and natural enemies in Serbia.

Keywords: homotoma ficus, ficus carica, Alien species, new records, biology, natural enemies