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What is Pierce's Disease?

Pierce's Disease is a bacterial infection, which is spread by bugs that feed on grapevines, particularly the "glassy winged sharpshooter." Grapevines that become infected with PD can quickly become sick and die.

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Review of the Nearctic species of Limotettix (Scleroracus Van Duzee) leafhoppers (Hemiptera : Cicadellidae : Deltocephalinae)

  • Author(s): McKamey, Stuart;
  • Abstract: Descriptions, illustrations, distributions, host plant records, and an identification key are provided for the 32 Nearctic species of the subgenus Limotettix (Scleroracus), tribe Athysanini, which includes at least two species (one Nearctic) known to vector phytopathogens. Two new synonymies are proposed: Frigartus Oman to synonymy under Limotettix (Scleroracus); and Ophiola uhleri speculatus Ball to synonymy under L. (S.) uhleri Ball. One new combination is proposed, L. (S.) frigidus (Ball) (from Frigartus). A lectotype is designated for Athysanus frigidus Ball.
  • Publication Date: Jul 2001
  • Journal: Proceedings Of The Entomological Society Of Washington

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