Abstract
Myndus crudus Van Duzee has been implicated as a vector of lethal yellowing (LY) disease of palms by field evidence and transmission experiments. LY has been reported from countries of the Caribbean, Florida, Texas, and parts of Africa. M. crudus is known from Africa. The life cycle of M. crudus is typical of known cixiids, with nympal development and adult activity on different hosts. Management of LY through insecticidal control or utilization of natural enemies of M. crudus does not appear promising. Since grasses serve as hosts of the nymphs, the relationships between various species of grasses and M. crudus are being investigated with the use of LY-resistant palms and possibly other integrated pest management techniques.90 referencias.Myndus crudus Van Duzee has been implicated as a vector of lethal yellowing (LY) disease of palms by field evidence and transmission experiments. LY has been reported from countries of the Caribbean, Florida, Texas, and parts of Africa. M. crudus is known from Africa. The life cycle of M. crudus is typical of known cixiids, with nympal development and adult activity on different hosts. Management of LY through insecticidal control or utilization of natural enemies of M. crudus does not appear promising. Since grasses serve as hosts of the nymphs, the relationships between various species of grasses and M. crudus are being investigated with the use of LY-resistant palms and possibly other integrated pest management techniques.