First Report of <i>Dalbulus maidis</i> (DeLong and Wolcott) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in Oklahoma

The corn leafhopper, <i>Dalbulus maidis</i> (DeLong and Wolcott) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), is an invasive insect that can cause damage to maize (<i>Zea mays</i> L.) in two ways: by direct feeding and the transmission of several plant pathogens. <i>Dalbulus maidis</i...

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Main Authors: Ashleigh M. Faris, Maira Rodrigues Duffeck, Jennifer D. Olson, Andres S. Espindola, Luana Muller, Sebastian E. Velasco, João Murilo Zambiasi
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Jennifer D. Olson
Andres S. Espindola
Luana Muller
Sebastian E. Velasco
João Murilo Zambiasi
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description The corn leafhopper, <i>Dalbulus maidis</i> (DeLong and Wolcott) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), is an invasive insect that can cause damage to maize (<i>Zea mays</i> L.) in two ways: by direct feeding and the transmission of several plant pathogens. <i>Dalbulus maidis</i> is an invasive and serious economic pest of maize that has spread from its center of origin in Mexico to the southernmost parts of the United States. Prior to 2024, corn leafhoppers had not been documented in Oklahoma, and their spread northward toward the United States corn belt is of significant concern. Here, we provide the first reports of the insect in maize in several Oklahoma counties. Insect specimens were collected at various commercial and experimental field sites by Oklahoma State University research and extension personnel. The identity of the insect species was validated through morphological and molecular taxonomy. The presence records for the corn leafhopper presented here provide valuable information for future monitoring and management efforts of this economically important pest and disease.
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spelling doaj-art-668bb0268d404308bca820b8e284b5922025-08-20T02:11:13ZengMDPI AGInsects2075-44502024-10-01151077810.3390/insects15100778First Report of <i>Dalbulus maidis</i> (DeLong and Wolcott) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in OklahomaAshleigh M. Faris0Maira Rodrigues Duffeck1Jennifer D. Olson2Andres S. Espindola3Luana Muller4Sebastian E. Velasco5João Murilo Zambiasi6Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USADepartment of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USADepartment of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USADepartment of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USADepartment of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USADepartment of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USADepartment of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USAThe corn leafhopper, <i>Dalbulus maidis</i> (DeLong and Wolcott) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), is an invasive insect that can cause damage to maize (<i>Zea mays</i> L.) in two ways: by direct feeding and the transmission of several plant pathogens. <i>Dalbulus maidis</i> is an invasive and serious economic pest of maize that has spread from its center of origin in Mexico to the southernmost parts of the United States. Prior to 2024, corn leafhoppers had not been documented in Oklahoma, and their spread northward toward the United States corn belt is of significant concern. Here, we provide the first reports of the insect in maize in several Oklahoma counties. Insect specimens were collected at various commercial and experimental field sites by Oklahoma State University research and extension personnel. The identity of the insect species was validated through morphological and molecular taxonomy. The presence records for the corn leafhopper presented here provide valuable information for future monitoring and management efforts of this economically important pest and disease.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/15/10/778invasive insectpestleafhoppermaizeinsect identification
spellingShingle Ashleigh M. Faris
Maira Rodrigues Duffeck
Jennifer D. Olson
Andres S. Espindola
Luana Muller
Sebastian E. Velasco
João Murilo Zambiasi
First Report of <i>Dalbulus maidis</i> (DeLong and Wolcott) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in Oklahoma
Insects
invasive insect
pest
leafhopper
maize
insect identification
title First Report of <i>Dalbulus maidis</i> (DeLong and Wolcott) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in Oklahoma
title_full First Report of <i>Dalbulus maidis</i> (DeLong and Wolcott) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in Oklahoma
title_fullStr First Report of <i>Dalbulus maidis</i> (DeLong and Wolcott) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in Oklahoma
title_full_unstemmed First Report of <i>Dalbulus maidis</i> (DeLong and Wolcott) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in Oklahoma
title_short First Report of <i>Dalbulus maidis</i> (DeLong and Wolcott) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in Oklahoma
title_sort first report of i dalbulus maidis i delong and wolcott hemiptera cicadellidae in oklahoma
topic invasive insect
pest
leafhopper
maize
insect identification
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/15/10/778
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