Scientific notes on Coptosoma variegatum Herrich-Schaeffer, 1838 (Hemiptera: Plataspidae): a potential pest of mango flower in Malaysia
The incidence of infestation by a black stink bug Coptosoma variegatum (Hemiptera: Plataspidae) on mango Mangifera indica L. (Anacardiaceae) tree was scientifically reported for the first time in Malaysia. This insect is commonly known as home invader and legume pest. Abundance of this insect was...
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Pusat Sistematik Serangga, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2020
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| Online Access: | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/15602/1/33762-124776-1-PB.pdf http://journalarticle.ukm.my/15602/ http://ejournals.ukm.my/serangga/issue/view/1259/showToc |
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| Summary: | The incidence of infestation by a black stink bug Coptosoma variegatum (Hemiptera:
Plataspidae) on mango Mangifera indica L. (Anacardiaceae) tree was scientifically reported
for the first time in Malaysia. This insect is commonly known as home invader and legume
pest. Abundance of this insect was monitored on mango panicles by 15 minutes hourly
collection from 0800 h until 1500 h at 4-day interval from the beginning of flowering until all
flowers dried up (12-28 February 2013 and 28 January 2014 – 7 March 2014). Five hundred
twenty-six individuals collected during the study period with drastic increase observed in
second season. However, their infestation on mango flowers was not fully evident therefore
was suggested as a potential pest for mango flower in Malaysia solely due to their appearance
on mango panicles. Nevertheless, co-occurrence of this sap-sucking insect with other
secondary pests may pose a serious economic implication on the productivity of the crop. Thus,
more research regarding this insect biology is required so that control requirement can be
identified to maximize mango production in Malaysia. |
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