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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 new world leafhopper genus Excultanus oman (Hemiptera : Cicadellidae : Deltocephalinae)

  • Author(s): McKamey, Stuart;
  • Abstract: The taxonomy of the New World genus Excultanus is reviewed. Excultanus argillaceus (Van Duzee) is placed under E. excultus (Uhler), n. syn. Excultanus paraconus, n. sp. is described from Cost Rica. The known southward limit of the genus is extended from Guatemala to Misiones, Argentina. A key to the 12 species is provided, as well as a checklist with critical synonymies and distribution summaries.
  • Publication Date: Apr 2003
  • Journal: Proceedings Of The Entomological Society Of Washington

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