Wheat bug - Nysius huttoni
EEffective: August 18, 2010 - December 31, 2017
Resources:
Pest Tracker
CAPS Pest Datasheet
Taxonomic Position:
Hemiptera : Lygaeidae
Pest Type:
Insects
Pest Code (NAPIS):
IQALSEA
This pest is a member of the following lists:
| Small Grains |
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These Approved Methods are appropriate for:
2017, 2016, 2015
Human and Animal Pathogens Transmitted:
Not known to transmit any human or animal pathogens.
Plant Pathogens and Organisms Vectored:
Not known to vector any pathogens or other associated organisms.
Survey
Approved Method(s):
| Method | Product Name / Instructions | NAPIS Survey Method |
|---|---|---|
| Visual | See the Small Grains Survey Referencs for details. |
3031 - General Visual Observation |
Identification
ID/Diagnostic: Morphological
Morphological: the size and color of Nysius huttoni bugs are extremely variable. The insects resemble many native lygaeids. Identification can be made by careful observation under a microscope by a Hemipteran specialist. There are four key characters used to identify this species; use Brambila (2009).
Mistaken Identities:
Present in U.S.: 12 native Nysius species and Rhypodes cognatus.
Not present in U.S.: Nysius vinitor
Not present in U.S.: Nysius vinitor