Piezodorus hybneri (Gmelin)
(=Piezodorus rubrofasciatus (Fabricius))

Taxonomic position

Insecta: Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Pentatomoidea: Pentatomidae: Pentatominae: Piezodorini

Common names

Red banded shield bug, legume stink bug, lucerne shield bug

Habitat / Crop(s) damaged

Cowpea, soybean, lucerne, lentil, and other pulses; also reported on cotton, sorghum, potato, tomato, chillies, brinjal, linseed, etc.

Adults and nymphs feed on the sap resulting in yellowing and drying of leaves.

Pest status

Minor.

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