Dicyphus agilis (Hemiptera: Miridae), a new record as predator of aphids in tobacco crops in Colombia

Authors

  • Angelica Plata-Rueda Departamento de Entomologia, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, 36570-000, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
  • Luis C. Martínez Departamento de Biologia Geral, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, 36570-000, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
  • José C. Zanuncio Departamento de Entomologia, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, 36570-000, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
  • José E. Serrao Departamento de Biologia Geral, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, 36570-000, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Keywords:

biological control, genitalia, sexual dimorphism, Solanaceae, stink bug predator

Abstract

Dicyphus agilis Uhler (Hemiptera: Miridae) is reported for the first time in Colombia as a predator of aphids. This study describes the external morphology and genitalia of the most prominent structures of males and females of D. agilis, which are necessary to differentiate this species from others with phytophagous habits in Colombia.

 

Sumario

Dicyphus agilis Uhler (Hemiptera: Miridae) es reportado por primera vez en Colombia como depredador de pulgones. Este estudio describe la morfología externa y genitalia basada en las estructuras más prominentes entre machos y hembras de D. agilis. Las características morfológicas de D. agilis son necesarias para diferenciar esta especie de otras con hábitos fitófagos en cultivos en Colombia.

 

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Vol. 98, No. 1 (March 2015)

Section

Scientific Notes

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