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Is Bactra bactrana (Kennel, 1901) a novel pest of sweet peppers?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 December 2015

E. Roditakis ,
S. Morin  and
J. Baixeras
E. Roditakis*
Affiliation:
Laboratory of Entomology, Hellenic Agricultural Organisation ‘Demeter’, Plant Protection Institute of Heraklion, Heraklion, Greece
S. Morin
Affiliation:
The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Department of Entomology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
J. Baixeras*
Affiliation:
Universitat de València, Institut Cavanilles de Biodiversitat i Biologia Evolutiva, Paterna, Spain
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*Author for correspondence Phone: +30 2810 302309 Fax: +30 2810 245858 E-mail: [email protected] and Phone: +34 963543636 Fax: +34 963543733 E-mail: [email protected]
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Abstract

This is the first report of Bactra bactrana (Kennel, 1901) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) attacking a major solanaceous crop, sweet pepper Capsicum annuum L. The infestation was detected in two greenhouses at the area of Tympaki (Southern Crete, Greece). The moth larvae caused typical symptoms of a fruit borer with numerous small holes on the surface of the peppers and extensive damage on the inside of the fruit as a result of the feeding activity. Unknown factors facilitated this major shift in host range since B. bactrana is typically a stem borer of sedges. In addition, the pest status of B. bactrana is currently under question, as in both cases the infestations by the moth were associated with significant yield losses. B. bactrana was moderately controlled with chemicals registered for Lepidoptera management in sweet pepper due to the boring nature of the infestation. Some comparative taxonomic notes are provided to facilitate accurate pest discrimination of related Bactra species. Finally, biological attributes of the species are summarized and are discussed from pest control and ecological perspectives. Because Bactra species have been used in augmentative releases for the control of sage, the implications of our findings on the release of biocontrol agents are placed in perspective.

Keywords

Bactra bactranaCapsicum annuumpestSolanaceaeGreecefruit borer
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Bulletin of Entomological Research , Volume 106 , Issue 2 , April 2016 , pp. 161 - 167
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