A new mind (Heteroptera) pest of cashew in northern Australia

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...

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Published in:Bulletin of entomological research 1995-06, Vol.85 (2), p.275-278
Main Authors: Stonedahl, G.M., Malipatil, M.B., Houston, W.
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Language:English
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0007-4853
1475-2670
DOI:10.1017/S0007485300034362