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A new host and distribution record for the black coccinellid, Stethorus aptus Kapur (Coccinellidae: Coleoptera)

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: The black Coccinellid species Stethorus aptus Kapur was identified as a predator on the European red mite, Panonychus ulmi (Koch.) for the first time. The S. aptus was also reported for the first time in India. Adults of this coccinellid species were black colored and oval or slightly ovate in shape, and its body covered with numerous white setae. The grubs and adults were found actively feeding on P. ulmi in apple and almond orchards in Kashmir region of India.

Source: Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control

DOI: 10.1186/s41938-018-0057-9

Authors: Mahendiran Govindasamy, Sheikh Khursheed

Institutions: Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir

Language: English

Topic: Insect-Plant Interactions and Control

Subfield: Insect Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,190