Research Article | Published: 01 June 1996

A New Record of Occurrence and Biology of Nezara viridula (L.) on Sesbania sesban (L.) Merrill.

N. Roychoudhury and K. C. Joshi

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 19 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 137-144 | 1996
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1996-3H4X68 | Cite this article

Abstract

The green stink bug, Nezara viridula (L.) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) was recorded for the first time in plantations of Sesbania sesban (L.) Merrill (family Leguminosae) during flowering and fruiting stage, and showed overlapping generations. The biology of this insect was studied under laboratory conditions during December-March. The observations on growth, development, nymphal mortality, reproductive performance and some aspects of behavior were investigated and discussed in detail in the light of the present findings.

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Roychoudhury, N. and Joshi, K.C., 1996. A New Record of Occurrence and Biology of Nezara viridula (L.) on Sesbania sesban (L.) Merrill.. Indian Journal of Forestry, 19(2), pp.137-144. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1996-3H4X68

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