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This document provides an in-depth profile of the harlequin bug, Murgantia histrionica, a significant pest of cabbage and related crops in the southern United States. It covers the bug's distribution, life cycle, and the damage it causes by sucking plant sap, leading to wilting and death. The article also discusses management strategies, including cultural controls like hand-picking and the use of trap crops to mitigate infestations. First published: February, 1998.
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