Prospects for classical biological control of Marchalina hellenica in Australia
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DOI: 10.1007/s10526-020-10012-3
Abstract: The giant pine scale, Marchalina hellenica Gennadius (Hemiptera: Marchalinidae), is a sap-sucking insect native to South-East Europe that was recently introduced in Australia where it threatens the pine forestry industry. To initiate a classical biological… read more here.
Keywords: hellenica; control; classical biological; marchalina hellenica ... See more keywords
Predators of the giant pine scale, Marchalina hellenica (Gennadius 1883; Hemiptera: Marchalinidae), out of its natural range in Turkey
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DOI: 10.1515/biol-2021-0066
Abstract: Abstract Marchalina hellenica is a sap sucking scale insect endemic to the Aegean basin and it has been introduced to several regions in Greece and Turkey to increase pine honey production. It is also considered… read more here.
Keywords: hellenica; range; predators giant; marchalina hellenica ... See more keywords
Seasonal Phenology and Climate Associated Feeding Activity of Introduced Marchalina hellenica in Southeast Australia
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DOI: 10.3390/insects14030305
Abstract: Simple Summary Giant pine scale, Marchalina hellenica Gennadius (Hemiptera, Marchalinidae), is a sap sucking insect native to the Eastern Mediterranean Basin. In 2014, giant pine scale was detected for the first time in Victoria, Australia,… read more here.
Keywords: marchalina hellenica; climate; insects; phenology ... See more keywords