Dolycoris indicus Stal

Taxonomic position

Insecta: Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Pentatomoidea: Pentatomidae: Pentatominae: Carpocorini

Common name

Stink bug

Habitat / Crop(s) damaged

Pigeonpea, maize, sorghum, sunflower, amaranthus, etc.

Feeding by the bugs causes shriveling of grains in sorghum.

Pest status

Minor.

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