First Record of Acizzia jamatonica (Kuwayama, 1908) (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) in the Northern Azov Region

Authors

  • Vladimir V. Martynov Donetsk Botanical Garden
  • Tatyana V. Nikulina Donetsk Botanical Garden
  • Alexander I. Gubin Donetsk Botanical Garden

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52575/2712-9047-2026-8-1-92-98

Keywords:

albizia psyllid, alien species, Mariupol, unintentional introduction, Albizia julibrissin, silk tree

Abstract

Data on the first record of the alien jumping plant lice species Acizzia jamatonica (Kuwayama, 1908) (Hemiptera: Psyllidae), a specialized pest of plants of the genus Albizia Durazz., 1772, are presented for the Northern Azov Region. The species was recorded in urban plantings of Mariupol in October 2024. The population density of the pest was relatively high, reaching several hundred nymphs and adults per compound leaf. The invasion was most likely facilitated by the unintentional introduction with plants. Based on the age of host plants, the penetration of A. jamatonica into the Northern Azov Region presumably occurred in the early 21st century.

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Author Biographies

Vladimir V. Martynov, Donetsk Botanical Garden

Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor, Leading Researcher, Donetsk Botanical Garden,
Donetsk, Russia
E-mail: aphodius65@mail.ru
ORCID: 0000-0002-2934-9340

Tatyana V. Nikulina, Donetsk Botanical Garden

Candidate of Biological Sciences, Senior Researcher, Donetsk Botanical Garden,
Donetsk, Russia
E-mail: nikulinatanya@mail.ru
ORCID: 0000-0002-9664-2344

Alexander I. Gubin, Donetsk Botanical Garden

Candidate of Biological Sciences, Senior Researcher, Donetsk Botanical Garden,
Donetsk, Russia
E-mail: helmintolog@mail.ru
ORCID: 0000-0001-7599-5012

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Malumphy C., Perović T., Hrnčić S., Radonjić S., Raičević M. 2013. First records of Acizzia jamatonica (Kuwayama) and Glycaspis brimblecombei Moore, (Hemiptera: Psyllidae, Aphalaridae) in Montenegro. Acta Entomologica Serbica, 18(1/2): 11–16.

Manzari S., Sahragard A. 2014. First record of Acizzia jamatonica (Kuwayama) (Hemiptera: Psyllidae: Acizziinae) in Iran. Journal of Crop Protection, 3(Supplementary): 611–614.

Pásztor B., Rédei D., Vétek G. 2010. First record of Acizzia jamatonica (Kuwayama) (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) in Greece. Hellenic Plant Protection Journal, 3: 25–27.

Seljak G., Šimala M., Stigter H. 2004. Three new non-European psyllids (Hemiptera, Psyllidae) in Slovenia and Croatia. In: Abstracts of 3rd European Hemiptera Congress (St. Petersburg, June 8–11, 2004). St. Petersburg: 66–67.

Ulyshen M.D., Miller D. 2007. First record of Acizzia jamatonica (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) in North America: friend or foe? Florida Entomologist, 90(3): 573.

Vétek G., Babić A., Bognar-Pastor H. 2009. Acizzia jamatonica (Kuwayama) (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) – nova štetočina albicije u Srbiji [Acizzia jamatonica (Kuwayama) (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) – a new pest of albizia in Serbia]. Biljni lekar, 37: 608–613 (in Bosnian).

Vétek G., Rédei D. 2009. First Record of Acizzia jamatonica (Kuwayama) (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) in Bulgaria. Acta zoologica Bulgarica, 61(3): 323–325.

Wheeler A.G., Hoebeke E.R. 2009. Acizzia jamatonica (Kuwayama) (Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha: Psyllidae): U.S. distribution of a recently detected Asian psyllid. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington, 111: 505–514.


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Published

2026-03-30

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Martynov, V. V., Nikulina, T. V., & Gubin, A. I. (2026). First Record of Acizzia jamatonica (Kuwayama, 1908) (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) in the Northern Azov Region. Field Biologist Journal, 8(1), 92-98. https://doi.org/10.52575/2712-9047-2026-8-1-92-98

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