The planthopper genus Megamelus in South America was examined and two new species were described.
Find out more here: https://t.co/wytnc6DV1Q
@unlp#phylogenetics#Planthoppers#taxonomy
✨ Our new paper on #Megamelus is out✨
🪷 Two new species: M. delticus & M. serpentinus.
🔬 First phylogenetic analysis of the genus (COI gene).
🌿 Includes M. scutellaris, a key #biocontrol agent for water hyacinth.
Read more: https://t.co/O3l38dwmL8
via @ZooKeys_Journal
Alejandro Sosa, Laura Varone, and Belen Aguirre are participating at the 3rd International Congress of Biological Control of Weeds. They organised two sessions related to aquatic weeds and risk assessment for safe import, quarantine rearing and release procedures👏@IOBC_Global