First record of Orius flaviceps (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) from the Dominican Republic, predator of thrips in avocado
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The species Orius flaviceps (Poppius, 1909) is a poorly known anthochorid that has been recorded from Mexico, the Cayman Islands, and Guadalupe Island. Aspects of their biology, ecology, and natural history are virtually unknown. In this work, this species is recorded for the first time for the Dominican Republic, where it is widely distributed throughout the country and has been observed preying on thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) on avocado flowers (Persea americana Mill.) on whose petioles it lays its eggs. Information on biological aspects, sexual ratio, distribution in the country is included, as well as photographs of both sexes and a diagnosis of the species. With this record, the number of Anthocoridae species known from Hispaniola is increased to three.
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Anthocoridae, Orius flaviceps, beneficials, biological control, avocado, Hispaniola
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