Bulletin of Entomological Research (1995) 85, 275-278
G.M. Stonedahl, M.B. Malipatil and W. Houston (1995)
A new mirid (Heteroptera) pest of cashew in northern Australia
Bulletin of Entomological Research 85 (2), 275-278
Abstract: Helopeltis pernicialis, a new species of bryocorine Miridae, is described from northern Australia, where it has become established as a serious pest of cultivated cashews, Anacardium occidentale (Anacardiaceae). Information on the biology and pest status of the bug is provided from studies conducted near Darwin, Northern Territory.
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
identification/taxonomy
general biology - morphology - evolution
Pest and/or beneficial records:
Beneficial | Pest/Disease/Weed | Crop/Product | Country | Quarant.
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Helopeltis pernicialis | Cashew (Anacardium occidentale) | Australia (NT+QLD) |