Publication Type: | Journal Article |
: | 1984 |
Authors: | C. W. O'Brien |
Journal: | Southwestern Entomologist |
Volume: | 9 |
Pagination: | 232-239 |
Type of Article: | Article |
: | 0147-1724 |
: | Philonis, Philonis crucifer, Philonis inermis, Philonis obesus, Philonis passiflorae |
: | The 3 previously described species of Philonis (P. crucifer Brethes, P. inermis Champion and P. obesus Champion) and 1 new species (P. passiflorae O'Brien) are treated. P. passiflorae and P. crucifer, reared from passion fruit plants, Passiflora spp., are recognized as a severe pests of this crop in the State of Bahia, Brazil. A redescription of the genus, a key to and descriptions of the 4 spp. are included. Photographs of the habitus and illustrations of the spermatheca and female 8th sternite of the 4 spp. and of the male phallus and endophallus of 3 spp. are also included. The male of P. obesus is not known. |
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