Preempting the Arrival of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, <i>Halyomorpha halys</i>: Biological Control Options for Australia
The brown marmorated stink bug <i>Halyomorpha</i><i>halys</i> (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) is native to Northeast Asia, but has become a serious invasive species in North America and Europe, causing major damage to crops. While it has not established itself in Australia,...
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| author | Valerie Caron Tania Yonow Cate Paull Elijah J. Talamas Gonzalo A. Avila Kim A. Hoelmer |
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| description | The brown marmorated stink bug <i>Halyomorpha</i><i>halys</i> (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) is native to Northeast Asia, but has become a serious invasive species in North America and Europe, causing major damage to crops. While it has not established itself in Australia, it has been intercepted at the border several times, indicating that future incursions and establishment are a case of when, not if. Biological control is one of the few control options for this species and will be important for managing <i>H.</i><i>halys</i> should it become established in Australia. Prioritizing species that could be used as biological control agents would ensure Australia is prepared. This study summarizes the literature on natural enemies of <i>H. halys</i> in its native and invaded ranges and prioritizes potential biological control agents of <i>H.</i><i>halys</i> that could be used in Australia. Two egg parasitoid species were identified: <i>Trissolcus</i><i>japonicus</i> (Ashmead) and <i>Trissolcus</i><i>mitsukurii</i> (Ashmead) (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae). Future efforts to develop biological control should focus on <i>T. mitsukurii</i>, as it is already present in Australia. However, little is known about this species and further work is required to: (1) assess its potential effectiveness in parasitizing <i>H. halys</i>, (2) determine its current distribution and (3) host range in Australia. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9f83d33110cc4ae0ac8c87a02e9665dd2023-11-22T01:58:48ZengMDPI AGInsects2075-44502021-06-0112758110.3390/insects12070581Preempting the Arrival of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, <i>Halyomorpha halys</i>: Biological Control Options for AustraliaValerie Caron0Tania Yonow1Cate Paull2Elijah J. Talamas3Gonzalo A. Avila4Kim A. Hoelmer5CSIRO, Health and Biosecurity, Black Mountain, Acton, ACT 2601, AustraliaCSIRO, Health and Biosecurity, Black Mountain, Acton, ACT 2601, AustraliaCSIRO, Agriculture and Food, Dutton Park, QLD 4102, AustraliaFlorida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry, Bureau of Entomology, Nematology and Plant Pathology, Gainesville, FL 32608, USAThe New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, Auckland 1025, New ZealandUSDA, Agriculture Research Service, Beneficial Insects Introduction Research Unit, Newark, DE 19713, USAThe brown marmorated stink bug <i>Halyomorpha</i><i>halys</i> (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) is native to Northeast Asia, but has become a serious invasive species in North America and Europe, causing major damage to crops. While it has not established itself in Australia, it has been intercepted at the border several times, indicating that future incursions and establishment are a case of when, not if. Biological control is one of the few control options for this species and will be important for managing <i>H.</i><i>halys</i> should it become established in Australia. Prioritizing species that could be used as biological control agents would ensure Australia is prepared. This study summarizes the literature on natural enemies of <i>H. halys</i> in its native and invaded ranges and prioritizes potential biological control agents of <i>H.</i><i>halys</i> that could be used in Australia. Two egg parasitoid species were identified: <i>Trissolcus</i><i>japonicus</i> (Ashmead) and <i>Trissolcus</i><i>mitsukurii</i> (Ashmead) (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae). Future efforts to develop biological control should focus on <i>T. mitsukurii</i>, as it is already present in Australia. However, little is known about this species and further work is required to: (1) assess its potential effectiveness in parasitizing <i>H. halys</i>, (2) determine its current distribution and (3) host range in Australia.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/7/581biocontrolegg parasitoidhost rangeScelionidae<i>Trissolcus japonicus</i><i>Trissolcus mitsukurii</i> |
| spellingShingle | Valerie Caron Tania Yonow Cate Paull Elijah J. Talamas Gonzalo A. Avila Kim A. Hoelmer Preempting the Arrival of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, <i>Halyomorpha halys</i>: Biological Control Options for Australia Insects biocontrol egg parasitoid host range Scelionidae <i>Trissolcus japonicus</i> <i>Trissolcus mitsukurii</i> |
| title | Preempting the Arrival of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, <i>Halyomorpha halys</i>: Biological Control Options for Australia |
| title_full | Preempting the Arrival of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, <i>Halyomorpha halys</i>: Biological Control Options for Australia |
| title_fullStr | Preempting the Arrival of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, <i>Halyomorpha halys</i>: Biological Control Options for Australia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Preempting the Arrival of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, <i>Halyomorpha halys</i>: Biological Control Options for Australia |
| title_short | Preempting the Arrival of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, <i>Halyomorpha halys</i>: Biological Control Options for Australia |
| title_sort | preempting the arrival of the brown marmorated stink bug i halyomorpha halys i biological control options for australia |
| topic | biocontrol egg parasitoid host range Scelionidae <i>Trissolcus japonicus</i> <i>Trissolcus mitsukurii</i> |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/7/581 |
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