Long red bug
Namibian crop pests  #  96

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Common names: 

No vernacular names were recorded. 

Pest status:

The pest status is unknown. At present it is considered too rare to be of any importance.

Distribution:

Observed on flowers of Pearl Millet at Mahenene Research Station, Omusati region. 20 january 2001. It has been seen on other vegetation as well from time to another, but there were only few specimens. 

Description:

The bugs are 15 mm long with a pattern of grey, red and black markings.

Control:

No control is recommended 

Other notes:

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