First record of predation behaviour of Perillus bioculatus (Fabricius, 1775) (Pentatomidae: Asopinae) predating on Aulacophora indica (Gmelin, 1790) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) a pest of bitter gourd in Agro-ecosystem of Bihar, India.

Zoological Survey Of India, ‘M’ Block, New Alipore, Kolkata-700053, India ,Hassan M E,Rahul Mondal,Saha P C,Amartya Pal

doi:10.55278/bpqo9562

First record of predation behaviour of Perillus bioculatus (Fabricius, 1775) (Pentatomidae: Asopinae) predating on Aulacophora indica (Gmelin, 1790) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) a pest of bitter gourd in Agro-ecosystem of Bihar, India.

Zoological Survey Of India, ‘M’ Block, New Alipore, Kolkata-700053, India , Hassan M E + Show 3 more

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Journal: Insect Environment	Publication Date: Mar 1, 2022
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Perillus bioculatus (Fabricius) (Pentatomidae: Asopinae) was reported for the first time as predator to adult and immature pumpkin beetle, Aulacophora indica (Gmelin, 1790) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), feeding on bitter gourd. Detailed description of P. bioculatus was provided along with filed observation data and photographs, showing predation behavior. Distribution of P. bioculatus has also been given in India and elsewhere.

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