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The assumption that the first flight of aphids from their secondary host is several kilometers long, followed by short hops, is mainly based on research done withAphis fabae. The validity of these observations has not been proved satisfactorily in the case of the peach aphidMyzus persicae. By using radiolabelled aphids their behaviour during the maiden flight was studied. The results indicate that the first flight can be as short as 1 to 100 m, which might have consequences for our views on the spread of viruses in the crop.
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Op grond van onderzoek dat in hoofdzaak is verricht met de bladluisAphis fabae, wordt algemeen aangenomen dat de eerste vlucht vanaf de secundaire waardplant over een grote afstand plaatsvindt, gevolgd door meerdere korte vluchten. De juistheid van deze veronderstelling is voorMyzus persicae niet afdoende bewezen. Door gebruik te maken van radioactief gemerkte perzikluizen is getracht hun gedrag tijdens de eerste vlucht te volgen. Uit dit onderzoek blijkt dat de eerste vlucht van deze bladluis wel degelijk kort kan zijn. Deze resultaten kunnen consequenties hebben voor onze inzichten omtrent de verspreiding van virussen in het gewas.
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Harrewijn, P., Van Hoof, H.A. & Noordink, J.P.W. Flight behaviour of the aphidMyzus persicae during its maiden flight. Netherlands Journal of Plant Pathology 87, 111–117 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01976646
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