| Balsam
Pear bug |
Namibian
crop pests # 107
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This species was found on fruits of Balsam Pear (Momordica sp.)
A very similar species was found on grenadilla at Onankali Nursery and
given the name leaf-footed tip wilter, No 17.
The behaviour seemed quite different, however, and young stages were never
found of no. 17. Until further notice I recommend that we keep them
separate and only merge them after a positive identification.
Cluster of small red nymphs
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Black and red nymph
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Nymphs on Balsam Pear fruit
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Two adult leaf-footed bugs
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Common names:
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No vernacular names were recorded |
Pest status:
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Unknown |
Distribution:
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Only found once, on 6 April 2001
at Rural Development Centre in Ongwediva, Oshana region. |
Description:
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The small nymphs are red and tend
to cluster on the food plant. Later on, they change to black with red stripes
or spots. The underside is covered with red and black patterns.
The mature bug is 20 mm long, dark
brown to black with a yellow line and yellow spots on the shield. The hind
legs are clearly winged and have two yellow dots. |
Control:
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No control is recommended at present |
Other notes:
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A similar species was found on Grenadilla at Onankali Nursery |
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