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Parasites and predators of pyrrhocoroidea [Hemiptera], and possible control of cotton stainers byPhonoctonus spp. [Themiptera: Reduviidae]]

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Parasites and predators of the hemipteran superfamily Pyrrhocoroidea are compiled from the literature, and their relationship with their hosts discussed. The impact of the predacious bugs,Phonoctonus spp., on populations of cotton stainers (Dysdercus spp.) is evaluated; a rearing and release program is recommended.

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Les parasites et prédateurs de la super famille desPyrrhocoroidea ont été inventoriés d'après la bibliographie et leurs relations avec leurs hôtes sont discutées. L'impact des punaises prédatrices,Phonoctonus spp., sur les populations de punaises du coton (Dysdercus spp.) est évalué; un élevage et un programme de lâchers sont recommandés.

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Schaefer, C.W., Ahmad, I. Parasites and predators of pyrrhocoroidea [Hemiptera], and possible control of cotton stainers byPhonoctonus spp. [Themiptera: Reduviidae]]. Entomophaga 32, 269–275 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02373250

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