Bulletin of Entomological Research (1995) 85, 275-278

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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.


Helopeltis pernicialis Cashew (Anacardium occidentale) Australia (NT+QLD)