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First record of predation behaviour of Perillus bioculatus (Fabricius, 1775) (Pentatomidae: Asopinae) predating on Aulacophora indica (Gmelin, 1790) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) a pest of bitter gourd in Agro-ecosystem of Bihar, India.

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Perillus bioculatus (Fabricius) (Pentatomidae: Asopinae) was reported for the first time as predator to adult and immature pumpkin beetle, Aulacophora indica (Gmelin, 1790) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), feeding on bitter gourd. Detailed description of P. bioculatus was provided along with filed observation data and photographs, showing predation behavior. Distribution of P. bioculatus has also been given in India and elsewhere.

Source: Insect Environment

DOI: 10.55278/bpqo9562

Authors: Zoological Survey of India, ‘M’ Block, New Alipore, Kolkata-700053, India., Hassan M. E., Amartya Pal, Saha P. C., Zoological Survey of India, ‘M’ Block, New Alipore, Kolkata-700053, India., Rahul Mondal

Institutions: Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources

Language: English

Topic: Hemiptera Insect Studies

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Indian Statistical Institute

OpenAlex ID: W4214720210

FWCI: 0.399

Cites: 44

Cited by: 2

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