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.

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