First Finding of Western Conifer Seed Bug Leptoglossus occidentalis Heid. (Heteroptera, Coreidae) in Armenia
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DOI: 10.1134/s2075111721030073
Abstract: Data on the first registration of conifer seed bug Leptoglossus occidentalis in Armenia are presented. Penetration of the species from Georgia due to self-dependent expansion or unintentional delivery is presumed. read more here.
Keywords: leptoglossus occidentalis; bug leptoglossus; conifer seed; seed bug ... See more keywords
Evaluation of thermoregulation of different pine organs in early spring and estimation of heat reward for the western conifer seed bug (Leptoglossus occidentalis) on male cones
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0272565
Abstract: The western conifer seed bug (WCSB, Leptoglossus occidentalis) is a pest of many pine species and is invasive worldwide. WCSB directly and indirectly deteriorates pine nut production by sucking seeds from cones. Currently, researchers think… read more here.
Keywords: pine; male cones; conifer seed; heat ... See more keywords