The situation of the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citriKuwayama) (Hemiptera: Liviidae), vector of Huanglongbing in Ecuador

The world's most destructive citrus problem is Huanglongbing, a bacterial disease caused by CandidatusLiberibacter spp. Asian psyllid, Diaphorina citri(Hemiptera: Liviidae), its main vector in the Americaswas detected Ecuador 2013 and although has not been reported, it necessary to prepare for eventual arrival of Huanglongbing. In order collect information about D. citriin Ecuador, searches were carried out through different databases on research pest country. results show that D.citriis present 10 24 Ecuadorian provinces, whose biology studies indicated cycle length 16 days. Twenty natural enemy taxa (two parasitoids 18 predators) detected. Laboratory indicate short parasitoid, Tamarixia radiata(Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), which gives attributes as enemy. population fluctuations ofthe parasitism refer importance these biological agents, could be used management programs this pest. Research also mentions high use chemical insecticides among growers, have negative impact establishment control programs.