What does this research mean for the field?

The northern boundary of the pear lace bug (Stephanitis pyri) range within Belarus is revealed for the first time. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.ESTABLISHES_NEW_DIRECTION.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to document the geographical range and host plants of Stephanitis pyri in Belarus.

February 26, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Geographical distribution and host plants of iStephanitis pyri/i (Fabricius, 1775) (Hemiptera, Heteroptera: Tingidae) in Belarus

ALA. O. Lukashuk

Key Points

The aim is to document the geographical range and host plants of Stephanitis pyri in Belarus.
Reviewed existing literature for geographical distribution accuracy.
Identified host plants associated with S. pyri.
Mapped the northern boundary of the species in Belarus.
Pyrus communis, Aronia melanocarpa, and Malus domestica identified as host plants.
Northern boundary of S. pyri's range in Belarus documented for the first time.

Abstract

The distribution of pear lace bug (Stephanitis pyri (Fabricius, 1775)) in Belarus is described. Erroneous and controversial indications in the literature for the study area are reviewed. As host plants, Pyrus communis, Aronia melanocarpa, and Malus domestica are reported. The northern boundary of the species range within Belarus is revealed for the first time.

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