Title:	Predation of Thaumastocoris peregrinus (Hemiptera: Thaumastocoridae) by Atopozelus opsimus (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) in Brazil.
Authors:	DIAS, T. K. R. WILCKEN, C. F. SOLIMON, E. P. BARBOSA, L. R. SERRÃO, J. E. ZANUNCIO, J. C.
Affiliation:	T. K. R. DIAS, UNESP; CF WILCKEN, UNESP; EP SOLIMON, UNESP; LEONARDO RODRIGUES BARBOSA, CNPF; J. E. SERRÃO, UFV; J. C. ZANUNCIO, UFV.
Date Issued:	2014
Citation:	Invertebrate Survival Journal, v. 11, p. 224-227, 2014.
Description:	The bronze bug Thaumastocoris peregrinus (Hemiptera: Thaumastocoridae) is an important pest of eucalyptus in several countries and the strategies for the integrated management of this insect in commercial plantations needs to be investigated. The predatory behavior of Atopozelus opsimus (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) on T. peregrinus is described. Adults of A. opsimus feed on nymphs and adults of the bronze bug and also present phytophagy. A. opsimus has potential as a natural enemy for the biological control of T. peregrinus
Thesagro:	Hemíptera Eucalipto Praga
NAL Thesaurus:	Thaumastocoridae
Keywords:	Percevejo bronzeado Thaumastocoris peregrinus Espécie florestal Espécie exótica
Type of Material:	Artigo de periódico
Access:	openAccess
Appears in Collections:	Artigo em periódico indexado (CNPF)