Detection and estimation of (Hemiptera: Calophyidae) populations on trees.

is an important pest of in the southeastern and southern regions of Brazil. The objective of the present study was to investigate the effect of the temperature, relative humidity, rainfall and natural enemies on the flight activity of adults and the movement of nymphs, with two sampling methods, yellow sticky traps and direct collections on the leaves of trees. The sex ratio of this pest was also assessed.