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VOL. 6, ISSUE 4 (2021)
Detection of two spotted stink bug, Perillus bioculatus (Fab.) on Zygogramma bicolorata Pallister in the sub-tropical region of Tehri Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India
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Vivek Kumar, B S Bisht, Prashansha Bachhwan, Jagbir Singh
Abstract
Perillus bioculatus Fab. (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) bug is the native to North America. It is frequently used as biopesticide to control the pest on potato (name the beetle destroying potato crop). Present study documentsthe two spotted stink bug Perillus bioculatus for the first time in sub-tropical region of Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. The nymph stages and the adult of this bug were observed to predate on the Zygogramma bicolorata (beetle) which is a biocontrol agent for noxious weed Parthenium hysterophorus L. Nymphs were found to target the grubs (beetle larva) only while adults predate on both grubs as well adult beetle. The feeding potential of the bug revealed positive correlation with the developmental stages, minimum being exhibited by first instar and maximum (24-26 Z. bicolorata/bug) by adults. This predatory behavior of Perillus bioculatuson Zygogramma bicolorata underpins its harmful impacts and hence can be regarded as limiting factor for the Parthenium weed management.
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Pages:126-129
How to cite this article:
Vivek Kumar, B S Bisht, Prashansha Bachhwan, Jagbir Singh "Detection of two spotted stink bug, <em>Perillus bioculatus</em> (Fab.) on <em>Zygogramma bicolorata </em>Pallister in the sub-tropical region of Tehri Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India ". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 6, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 126-129
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