Coptosoma variegatum (Herrich-Schäeffer, 1838) (Hemiptera, Plataspidae) infesting mango in Kerala and Karnataka with redescription of the species

Authors

  • Jyothi Sara Jacob
  • S. Salini
  • S. Shanas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33307/entomon.v48i1.848

Abstract

The incidence of Coptosoma variegatum (Herrich-Schäeffer, 1838) on mango tree is reported for the first time from south Indian states, Kerala and Karnataka. The bugs colonised and fed on tender shoots of mango trees. Even though the extent of damage was low, the insect in association with other pests may affect the vigour of young trees. The species is redescribed and illustrated based on male and female genitalia.

Author Biographies

Jyothi Sara Jacob

Rice Research Station (RRS), Kerala Agricultural University, Moncompu, 688502, Alappuzha, Kerala, India

S. Salini

ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Hebbal, Bengaluru 560024, Karnataka,India.

S. Shanas

Integrated Farming System Research Station (IFSRS), Kerala Agricultural University, Karamana, Thiruvananthapuram 695002, Kerala, India

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Published

2023-03-31

How to Cite

Jacob, J. S., Salini, S. ., & Shanas, S. . (2023). Coptosoma variegatum (Herrich-Schäeffer, 1838) (Hemiptera, Plataspidae) infesting mango in Kerala and Karnataka with redescription of the species. ENTOMON, 48(1), 89–94. https://doi.org/10.33307/entomon.v48i1.848

Issue

Vol. 48 No. 1 (2023)

Section

Short Communications