Neotropical Entomology (2007) 36, 972-975

Luiz A. Campos, Renato A. Teixeira and Fernanda de S. Martins (2007)
Três padrões novos de coloração de ninfas de Arvelius albopunctatus (De Geer) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)
[Three new color patterns of nymphs of Arvelius albopunctatus (De Geer) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)]
Neotropical Entomology 36 (6), 972-975
Abstract: Arvelius albopunctatus (De Geer) is widely distributed in the Neotropical region, being an important pest of Solanaceae. Color variation of nymphs was described for this and other pentatomid species and their knowledge is essential for an early identification. From December 2005 to July 2006 nymphs and adults of A. albopunctatus were collected in forest fragments in Criciúma, Içara, Maracajá and Araranguá (SC, Brazil). Known morphs of nymphs of both 4^th and 5^th instars were observed, as well as three new morphs, here described and named red morph (4^th and 5^th instars), green morph (4^th and 5^th instars) and orange morph (5^th instar).
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(original language: Portuguese)
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
general biology - morphology - evolution

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Arvelius albopunctatus		Brazil (south)