Diversidade de psilídeos (Hemiptera: Psylloidea) nos biomas de Mato Grosso

Abstract

In Mato Grosso there are three Biomes: Pantanal, Cerrado and Amazonia, resulting in diverse phytophysiognomies and ecosystems. Estimates indicate that the actual number of species of psilids in Brazil can be close to 1,000 species. The objective of this work was to record the occurrence of psyllid species in the Biomes of Mato Grosso, determining possible host plants. A total of 530 specimens were collected, using a net and entomological aspirator, in areas of native vegetation. As a result, we have: seven families, 23 genera (one in description) and seven species collected in 45 plants, five being hosts and seven possible host. In the Amazon Biome, seven families, 17 genera and four species were found. In the Cerrado Biome there are individuals of six families, 13 genera and six species. The Pantanal Biome presented as a result two families, four genera and two species. This work contributes to increase the knowledge about Psylloidea in the Biomes of Mato Grosso and their association with the local flora.