Beskia
Brauer & Bergenstamm, 1889
Beskia is a of (: ) established by Brauer & Bergenstamm in 1889. The genus contains at least one described , Beskia aelops. Species within this genus are distributed across the Americas from the United States through Central America to South America. Beskia aelops has been investigated for its potential as a agent against the Oebalus poecilus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Beskia: /ˈbɛskiə/
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Distribution
United States, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Saint Vincent, Rica, Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru.
Host Associations
- Oebalus poecilus (Dallas) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) - Beskia aelops has been studied for potential against this
Ecological Role
Potential agent for management of agricultural pest Oebalus poecilus.
Human Relevance
Investigated for applications against pests.