Bagrada

Stål, 1862

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Bagrada is a of stink bugs in the Pentatomidae, comprising approximately nine described . The genus is native to Africa and Asia, with at least one species, Bagrada hilaris, becoming a significant pest in North America. Species in this genus are associated with plants in the Brassicaceae family and have become economically important due to their impact on agricultural crops.

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How to pronounce Bagrada: /bɑˈɡreɪdə/

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Distribution

Native to Africa and Asia. Bagrada hilaris has been introduced to North America, where it was first detected in Los Angeles County, California in June 2008, and has since spread throughout southern California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Texas, and Hawaii. The has also established in Mexico, Chile, Europe (Italy, Sicily, Malta), and various regions of Asia and Africa outside its native range.

Human Relevance

Bagrada hilaris, commonly known as the bagrada bug or painted bug, is a significant agricultural pest of Brassicaceae crops including cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, collards, arugula, and mustard. It also feeds on potato, sorghum, cotton, papaya, maize, various legumes, and ornamental plants such as sweet alyssum and candytuft. Seedling mortality can reach 60% in heavily infested cruciferous crops. The is the subject of active research, with in the Ooencyrtus, Trissolcus, and Gryon being evaluated as potential control agents.

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