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

Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control

Sheikh Khursheed¹  Mahendiran Govindasamy² 

[1] Ambri Apple Research Center, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir, India;ICAR-Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Srinagar, India

关键词: Coccinellidae;    Stethorini;    Predator;    Kashmir;    India;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s41938-018-0057-9

学科分类：动物科学

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

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.

【 授权许可】

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