International Journal of Fauna and Biological Studies
2016, Vol. 3 Issue 3, Part C
Report of aggregation behavior in sweet potato bug, Physomerus grossipes (Fabricius) (Hemiptera: Coreidae) from Nasik, Maharashtra on Gardenia latifolia plant
Author(s):
ME Hassan, Paramita Mukherjee and B Biswas
Abstract:
Heavy infestation of sweet potato bug,
Physomerus grossipes (Fabricius) recorded from Maharashtra on
Gardenia latifolia plant. Several clusters of
Physomerus grossipes (Fabricius) were recorded for the first time from the upper branches of the
Gardenia latifolia plant (about 20 ft.). Measurements of different body parts and ratios were calculated as additional diagnostic characters and to understand the significance of aggregation behavior.
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ME Hassan, Paramita Mukherjee and B Biswas. Report of aggregation behavior in sweet potato bug, Physomerus grossipes (Fabricius) (Hemiptera: Coreidae) from Nasik, Maharashtra on Gardenia latifolia plant. Int. J. Fauna Biol. Stud. 2016;3(3):192-196.