Phytoparasitica (2021) 49, 317-326

D.M. Firake, E. Sankarganesh, H.M. Yeshwanth and G.T. Behere (2021)
Mirid bug, Helopeltis cinchonae Mann: a new pest of economically important horticultural crops in Northeast India
Phytoparasitica 49 (3), 317-326
Abstract: The mirid bug, Helopeltis cinchonae Mann (Order: Hemiptera) has been recorded for the first time on six economically important horticultural crops in India. The infestation of H. cinchonae was considerably higher during June–July on guava, geranium and chrysanthemum plants; whereas during August–September on brinjal and chili plants. Mirid bug, H. cinchonae was found causing significant yield losses to guava fruits and chili plants in Meghalaya. This study provides basic knowledge on biology, feeding damage and morphological characters of H. cinchonae supported with its DNA barcode and phylogeny.
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Database assignments for author(s): D.M. Firake, Gajanan Tryambak Behere

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.
	Helopeltis cinchonae	Eggplant (Solanum melongena)	India
	Helopeltis cinchonae	Green pepper/chilli (Capsicum)	India
	Helopeltis cinchonae	Guava (Psidium)	India
	Helopeltis cinchonae	Chrysanthemum (genus)	India
	Helopeltis cinchonae	Geranium (crop)	India