African Entomology (2021) 29, 324-331

J-C. Streito, A. Sow, G. Genson, É. Pierre, L. Benoit and T. Brévault (2021)
First record, elements for recognition and barcoding of the predatory bug, Orius maxidentex (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae), in Senegal
African Entomology 29 (2), 324-331
Abstract: The authors report the first records of the generalist predator Orius (Dimorphella) maxidentex (Heteroptera: Anthocoridae) from different cropping systems in Senegal (West Africa) and propose fast and accurate identification based on morphological traits and molecular analyses. Orius maxidentex is a frequent and abundant predatory bug in Senegalese agro-systems, especially, millet, maize and tomato fields. It is likely to play an important role in regulating the populations of several pests, and its potential involvement in natural pest control in these cropping systems is discussed.
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Database assignments for author(s): Thierry Brevault

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
surveys/distribution/isolation

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
Orius maxidentex (predator)			Senegal