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Classical morphological identification keys for Aphididae (Hemiptera) species in fruit orchards

Meyve ve bağlarda Aphididae (Hemiptera) türlerine yönelik klasik morfolojik tanımlama anahtarları

Işıl Özdemir(Kocaeli University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Plant Protection)0000-0001-9542-7442
Ayşe Özdem(Directorate of Agricultural Pest Control Central Research Institute)0000-0001-7167-1109
Pages
115–127
Publication Date
2026-06-30
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It is thought that this study could serve as a valuable resource for the accurate and rapid identification of harmful aphid species in fruit cultivation, which is an important part of economic entomology.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The accurate identification of pests is crucial for determining effective control measures against them.
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Key Findings & Data:For this purpose, it is essential to know exactly which pests are present in the areas where agricultural production is carried out, and to create the necessary information, documentation, and methods to identify these pests quickly and accurately.
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Conclusion & Impact:It is thought that this study could serve as a valuable resource for the accurate and rapid identification of harmful aphid species in fruit cultivation, which is an important part of economic entomology.
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📍Scope:2016 · 301 samples
⚙️Variables:Aphidoidea · meyve · konukçu bitki

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The accurate identification of pests is crucial for determining effective control measures against them. For this purpose, it is essential to know exactly which pests are present in the areas where agricultural production is carried out, and to create the necessary information, documentation, and methods to identify these pests quickly and accurately. Indeed, among plant pests, aphids (Aphidoidea: Hemiptera) represent an important group due to their ability to serve as vectors. They are polymorphic species that form many morphologically distinct forms within the same species. The presence of two or more distinct phenotypes within the same species population, along with morphology and biology that vary according to ecological conditions, creates challenges in both macroscopic and microscopic identification. Therefore, diagnoses are quite difficult. However, intraspecific variation also hinders safe and accurate diagnosis.Between 2016 and 2019, field studies conducted in Ankara province and its districts examined 1925 aphids from 301 samples collected at 133 locations, and 20 species were identified on fruit trees in Ankara province. The necessary data regarding the distinguishing morphological characteristics of the identified species were collected, and literature-supported keys were prepared. It is thought that this study could serve as a valuable resource for the accurate and rapid identification of harmful aphid species in fruit cultivation, which is an important part of economic entomology.

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Zararlının doğru olarak teşhisi zararlı ile mücadelenin belirlenmesinde büyük öneme sahiptir. Bunun için tarımsal üretimin gerçekleştirildiği alanlarda hangi zararlıların bulunduğunun kesin olarak bilinmesi, bu zararlıların hızlı ve kesin bir şekilde tanınabilmesi için gerekli bilgi, doküman ve metotların oluşturulması önem arz etmektedir. Nitekim bitki zararlıları içerisinde vektör olabilme özelliği ile de önemli bir grubu temsil eden yaprakbitleri (Aphidoidea: Hemiptera) polimorfik türler olup, aynı tür içinde birbirlerinden belirli şekilde morfolojik olarak farklı birçok form meydana getirirler. İki veya daha fazla farklı fenotipin aynı tür popülasyonunda bulunması özelliği ile ekolojik koşullara göre değişebilen morfoloji ve biyolojileri makroskobik ve mikroskobik tanıda güçlükler oluşturmaktadır. Dolayısıyla da teşhisleri oldukça zordur. Bununla birlikte tür içi varyasyon da güvenli ve doğru teşhisi engellemektedir. 2016-2019 yılları arasında Ankara ili ve ilçelerine yapılan arazi çalışmalarında 133 lokaliteden 301 örneğe ait 1925 adet yaprakbiti incelenmiş, Ankara ilinde meyve ağaçlarında 20 tür belirlenmiştir. Tespit edilen türlerin morfolojik karakterlerinin ayırt edici özellikleri ile ilgili gerekli veriler toplanmış ve literatür destekli anahtarlar hazırlanmıştır. Çalışmanın, ekonomik entomolojinin önemli bir bölümünü kapsayan meyve bahçelerinde zararlı yaprakbiti türlerinin doğru ve hızlı olarak teşhis edilmesinde kaydadeğer bir kaynak olabileceği düşünülmektedir.

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Özdemir, I., Özdem, A. (2026). Classical morphological identification keys for Aphididae (Hemiptera) species in fruit orchards. Bitki Koruma Bülteni, Cilt: 66 Sayı: 2, 115–127. https://doi.org/10.16955/bitkorb.1811702

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