Date-palm-pest

Guides

• Batrachedra

  Batrachedra is the largest genus in the moth family Batrachedridae, containing approximately 114 species as of 2018. The genus has a cosmopolitan distribution with particularly high diversity in the Indomalayan realm. The name derives from Greek 'batrachos' (frog) and 'edra' (seat), referring to the frog-like resting posture of adults. Early stages remain unknown for most species.

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• Tropiduchidae

  Tropiduchid Planthoppers

  Tropiduchidae is a family of planthoppers in the order Hemiptera, within the superfamily Fulgoroidea. The family contains at least 160 genera and approximately 600 described species distributed worldwide. Members are characterized by their planthopper morphology and are classified within the subfamily Elicinae and other subfamilies. The family includes economically significant pests such as Ommatissus lybicus (the Dubas bug), a serious pest of date palms in the Middle East and North Africa.

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