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Studies on Amblypelta theobromae Brown (Hepteroptera: Coreidae) in Papua New Guinea. I. Descriptions of the immature and adult stages

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 July 2009

E. S. C. Smith
E. S. C. Smith
Affiliation:
Department of Primary Industry, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea
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Abstract

Descriptions, illustrations and measurements of the egg, the five nymphal instars and the adult of Amblypelta theobromae Brown, a serious pest of cocoa on the mainland of Papua New Guinea, are presented. A key for the separation of the nymphal instars is provided.

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Bulletin of Entomological Research , Volume 74 , Issue 3 , September 1984 , pp. 541 - 547
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1984

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