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The First Finding of The Fig Psylla Homotoma ficus L. (Hemiptera, Psylloidea, Homotomidae) in SerbiaKeywords: Homotoma ficus , Ficus carica , Alien species , New records , Biology , Natural enemies Abstract: The fig psylla Homotoma ficus (Homotomidae, Psylloidea) is reported for the first time from Serbia where it has recently been found in 12 localities. It is a Mediterranean species which has been introduced together with cultivated fig plants also outside their original distributional range. It can cause economic damage on its host in certain years. A diagnosis and illustrations of adult, larva and egg of H. ficus are provided and information is given on its distribution, life cycle and natural enemies in Serbia.
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