C. F. Wilcken, E. P. Soliman, Luiz Alexandre, L. Barbosa, T. K. R. Dias, P. J. Ferreira-Filho, R. R. Oliveira
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The bronze bug Thaumastocoris peregrinus Carpintero & Dellape (Hemiptera) was detected infesting Eucalyptus trees in Brazil in 2008 and in 2009 was found in the state of Espirito Santo.
Abstract
The bronze bug Thaumastocoris peregrinus Carpintero & Dellape (Hemiptera: Thaumastocoridae) was detected infesting Eucalyptus trees in Brazil in 2008, in the states of Sao Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul and Minas Gerais and in 2009 was found in the state of Espirito Santo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Rio de Janeiro and Parana. Details about geographical spread, means of introduction, impact in Eucalyptus plantations and natural enemies observed in the field are discussed.
Citation format
WILCKEN, C. F., et al. Bronze bug thaumastocoris peregrinus carpintero and dellapé (hemiptera: Thaumastocoridae) on eucalyptus in Brazil and its distribution. JOURNAL OF PLANT PROTECTION RESEARCH, 2010, 50: 201–205.