An emerging Platynota sp. (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) infesting blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) in the central coast of Peru
Blueberry cultivation has recently become a rapidly expanding export industry in Peru. With few to no official records of phytosanitary problems up to date. Nevertheless, as observed in other major blueberry producer countries, pests occurrences have been already reported. This study presents a comp...
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| author | Velasquez, Ricardo Leiva, Ana Maria Gil-Ordoñez, Alejandra Perez-Fuentes, Lady Susan Dominguez, Viviana Cuellar, Wilmer Jose |
| author_browse | Cuellar, Wilmer Jose Dominguez, Viviana Gil-Ordoñez, Alejandra Leiva, Ana Maria Perez-Fuentes, Lady Susan Velasquez, Ricardo |
| author_facet | Velasquez, Ricardo Leiva, Ana Maria Gil-Ordoñez, Alejandra Perez-Fuentes, Lady Susan Dominguez, Viviana Cuellar, Wilmer Jose |
| author_sort | Velasquez, Ricardo |
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| description | Blueberry cultivation has recently become a rapidly expanding export industry in Peru. With few to no official records of phytosanitary problems up to date. Nevertheless, as observed in other major blueberry producer countries, pests occurrences have been already reported. This study presents a comprehensive biological and molecular characterization of a novel blueberry pest, identifying it as a member of the Tortricidae family in the genus Platynota . The insect’s average life cycle was determined to be 46.3 days for males and 48.6 days for females, with the larval stage being the longest (25.4 days on average), and the most destructive due to its feeding behavior, which significantly damages buds and fruits. Morphological analysis of the genitalia, along with a comparison of its complete mitochondrial DNA, further supports the conclusion that this pest is a new species. These findings represent the first report of a tortricid pest affecting blueberries in Peru and offer crucial insights for developing effective pest management strategies, contributing to the sustainable growth of blueberry production and exports in the region. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1754182025-12-08T10:29:22Z An emerging Platynota sp. (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) infesting blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) in the central coast of Peru Velasquez, Ricardo Leiva, Ana Maria Gil-Ordoñez, Alejandra Perez-Fuentes, Lady Susan Dominguez, Viviana Cuellar, Wilmer Jose pest control diagnostic techniques pest management taxonomy blueberries emerging diseases Blueberry cultivation has recently become a rapidly expanding export industry in Peru. With few to no official records of phytosanitary problems up to date. Nevertheless, as observed in other major blueberry producer countries, pests occurrences have been already reported. This study presents a comprehensive biological and molecular characterization of a novel blueberry pest, identifying it as a member of the Tortricidae family in the genus Platynota . The insect’s average life cycle was determined to be 46.3 days for males and 48.6 days for females, with the larval stage being the longest (25.4 days on average), and the most destructive due to its feeding behavior, which significantly damages buds and fruits. Morphological analysis of the genitalia, along with a comparison of its complete mitochondrial DNA, further supports the conclusion that this pest is a new species. These findings represent the first report of a tortricid pest affecting blueberries in Peru and offer crucial insights for developing effective pest management strategies, contributing to the sustainable growth of blueberry production and exports in the region. 2025-06-13 2025-07-01T08:49:52Z 2025-07-01T08:49:52Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175418 en Open Access application/pdf Frontiers Media Velasquez, R.; Leiva, A.M.; Gil-Ordoñez, A.; Perez-Fuentes, L.S.; Dominguez, V.; Cuellar, W.J. (2025) An emerging Platynota sp. (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) infesting blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) in the central coast of Peru. Frontiers in insect science 5: ISSN: 2673-8600 |
| spellingShingle | pest control diagnostic techniques pest management taxonomy blueberries emerging diseases Velasquez, Ricardo Leiva, Ana Maria Gil-Ordoñez, Alejandra Perez-Fuentes, Lady Susan Dominguez, Viviana Cuellar, Wilmer Jose An emerging Platynota sp. (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) infesting blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) in the central coast of Peru |
| title | An emerging Platynota sp. (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) infesting blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) in the central coast of Peru |
| title_full | An emerging Platynota sp. (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) infesting blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) in the central coast of Peru |
| title_fullStr | An emerging Platynota sp. (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) infesting blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) in the central coast of Peru |
| title_full_unstemmed | An emerging Platynota sp. (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) infesting blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) in the central coast of Peru |
| title_short | An emerging Platynota sp. (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) infesting blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) in the central coast of Peru |
| title_sort | emerging platynota sp lepidoptera tortricidae infesting blueberry vaccinium corymbosum in the central coast of peru |
| topic | pest control diagnostic techniques pest management taxonomy blueberries emerging diseases |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175418 |
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