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How is the green mirid bug important? | ||||
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Identify and describe the importance of the green mirid bug, Cyrtorhinus lividipennis in the rice field. | ||||
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An important predator of hopper eggs
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The green mirid bug Cyrtorhinus lividipennis Reuter is a member
of the family Miridae. Both the nymph and adult stages are important predators
of hopper eggs. They may also attack hopper nymphs and adults.
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Method of egg destruction
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Cyrtorhinus
sucks out the liquid contents of hopper eggs, which causes the eggs to collapse.
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Results in insectary cages
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In
insectary cages, the presence of Cyrtorhinus among brown planthoppers
significantly reduces the pest's density. Click here
to display a chart that highlights IRRI research regarding Cyrtorhinus
among brown planthoppers. |
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Next lesson
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In the next lesson, we will learn about the broad-shouldered water strider, Microvelia douglasi atrolineata. | ||||
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