EPPO Bulletin (2019) 49, 355-358

D. Haouas, H. Glida-Gnidez, C. Hafsi, H. Nhaili and A. Matocq (2019)
Nysius cymoides (Heteroptera, Lygaeidae), an emerging insect pest in Tunisia
EPPO Bulletin 49 (2), 355-358
Abstract: In June 2018 a serious infestation of chilli pepper plants and tomato seedlings was observed which caused major crop losses. This infestation was caused by Nysius cymoides (Heteroptera: Lygaeidae: Orsillinae). The insect was also seen nearby on barley and oilseed rape as well as on newly planted olive trees, acacia and some weeds. This is the first observation of such insect damage in Tunisia. A brief description of its morphology and the damage caused is given. The false chinch bug was treated with an imidacloprid-based insecticide.
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Database assignments for author(s): Dalila Haouas

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
population dynamics/ epidemiology

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Nysius cymoides	Green pepper/chilli (Capsicum)	Tunisia
	Nysius cymoides	Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)	Tunisia