Research Article | Published: 01 December 2010

Biology and predatory potential of the Reduviid bug, Panthous Bimaculatus (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) against major pests of Ailanthus Triphysa

R. V. Verma

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 33 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 537-540 | 2010
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2010-H0Q543 | Cite this article

Abstract

A reduviid bug, Panthous bimaculatus Distant. is reported as a potential biocontrol agent against the two major pests of Ailanthus triphysa (Dennst.) Alston. viz., Eligma narcissus Roth. and Atteva fabriciella Swed. Based on both laboratory and field studies, it was found that the bugs were able to devour the larvae of both the pests. The predatory bugs were reared out successfully in the laboratory. Under field conditions, the predatory bug exerted only minimum control of pest population.

Keywords

Biocontrol agent, Predatory bugs, Pest population, Predatory potential, Nymphs, Dry deciduous forests, Control agent

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Verma, R.V., 2010. Biology and predatory potential of the Reduviid bug, Panthous Bimaculatus (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) against major pests of Ailanthus Triphysa. Indian Journal of Forestry, 33(4), pp.537-540. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2010-H0Q543

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2010

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