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Lychee giant stink bug

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Lychee giant stink bug

Insect — Hemiptera

What is an opportunist?

An "opportunist" is a population (fungi, bacteria, insects…) that takes advantage of a favourable environment to settle in, multiply and feed on it. It often develops when the natural defences of the affected organism are weakened — for genetic reasons or linked to context (water stress, deficiencies, nutritional imbalances, overcrowding…). This is typically the case in monocultures, where a single host plant, uniform and present in large numbers, offers ideal ground for it to spread.

Identification key : Shield bugs and true bugs (Adult (and nymphs resembling the adult))

Scientific name : Tessaratoma papillosa

Other names : Litchi stink bug

Large brown stink bug of East Asia, Indomalaya and Australasia. It feeds on shoots, buds, flower sprigs and fruit of litchi and longan, causing flowers and fruit to drop and twigs to wither; heavily attacked trees grow poorly. When disturbed it sprays an irritant fluid.

Crops affected : Lychee

Source : Tessaratoma papillosa (TESSPA)[Overview] — EPPO Global Database — EPPO

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See also

Crops

Lychee

Opportunists of the same crops

Mediterranean fruit fly Chilli thrips Redbanded thrips Pink hibiscus mealybug False codling moth Litchi erinose mite Litchi fruit borer Cocoa pod borer Macadamia nut borer

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