First hostplant record for Chinavia chilensis Grazia, Schwertner & Ferrari (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae)

Abstract

The first hostplant record on Prosopis tamarugo (Fabaceae) is given for the Chilean green stink bug Chinavia chilensis. Observations were made in San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region, Chile. It was recorded that the females oviposite on the three. Later, nymphs develop on the fruits. The significance of this finding is discussed and it is concluded that C. chilensis may be highly specialized to feed on this vegetal species.

Keywords

• Host
• Nezarini
• Pentatominae
• Phytophagy