- Turkish Journal of Zoology
- Vol: 42 Issue: 6
- Preliminary data on the biology of brown marmorated stink bug Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera, Pentatom...
Preliminary data on the biology of brown marmorated stink bug Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera, Pentatomidae) in Georgia
Authors : Maka MURVANIDZE, Greg KRAWCZYK, Nino INASARIDZE, Lika DEKANOIDZE, Natia SAMSONADZE, Mariam MACHARASHVILI, Sopho KHUTSISHVILI, Salome SHENGELAIA
Pages : 617-624
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Publication Date : 9999-12-31
Article Type : Makaleler
Abstract :During the 2017 season we investigated the occurrence and biology of the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), Halyomorpha halys, a new invasive insect pest in two commercial hazelnut orchards located in the Samegrelo Region, Republic of Georgia. The first stink bug adults from the overwintering generation appeared on sticky traps at the end of May, while all instar nymphs and adults were observed at the end of July and through August. The peak occurrence of adults and nymphs in the field was observed at 896?1061 DD13.9. The wooded areas around orchards supported the development of two BMSB generations. The forested areas and wild vegetation provided the source of continuous influx of the pest into the orchards, while the BMSB influx from a neighboring meadow and abandoned buildings was less important.Keywords : Halyomorpha halys, hazelnut orchard, sticky traps, migration, Zugdidi, Georgia