The distribution, morphotogy and some bioecological properties of Cicadatra platyptera Fieber, 1876 (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) in Izmir province of Turkey

Abstract

This study was carried out in 2005-2008 in order to determine the distribution, some morphological and biological properties of Cicadatra platyptera Fieber, 1876 (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) in fruit orchards in Izmir province of Turkey. The survey was carried out in 98 orchards in 17 districts of Izmir to determine its spread. Observation on biology was made in the orchards of Kemalpasa and Bornova districts. As a result of the study, it was determined that C. platyptera adults started to appear after the first week of June, the density was very low. C. platyptera was mostly found on cherry, olive, peach, almond, fig, grapevines and on some weeds. It has been determined that females leave their eggs in a batch of 9-10 pieces of tissue per year into annual shoots of fruit trees. The egg hatching starts at the beginning of August and egg hatching is 30-40 days after the egg laying. One generation has been completed after three years. © by PSP.