Abstract

CHACON-LOPEZ, Adriana; BRICENO-BAEZ, Marcela  and  CERVANTES-PEREDO, Luis. Life cycle of Anasa litigiosa (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Coreidae). Rev. Mex. Biodiv. [online]. 2012, vol.83, n.2, pp.432-436. ISSN 2007-8706.

The aim of this work was the study of the life cycle of Anasa litigiosa Stål. Adults were collected on chayote and they were reared in laboratory using leaves, stems and fruits of chayote. Descriptions and illustrations of all instars of, and notes on its biology are included. This species has been collected in bromeliads and on cucurbits, it is an important pest of cucurbits in Mexico.

Keywords : cucurbits; bugs.

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