The mirid bug, Helopeltis cinchonae Mann (Order: Hemiptera) has been recorded for the first time on six economically important horticultural crops in India. The infestation of H. cinchonae was considerably higher during June–July on guava, geranium and chrysanthemum plants; whereas during August–September on brinjal and chili plants. Mirid bug, H. cinchonae was found causing significant yield losses to guava fruits and chili plants in Meghalaya. This study provides basic knowledge on biology, feeding damage and morphological characters of H. cinchonae supported with its DNA barcode and phylogeny.

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Mirid bug, Helopeltis cinchonae Mann：印度东北部具有重要经济意义的园艺作物的新害虫

印度六种具有重要经济意义的园艺作物首次记录到这种昆虫，Helopeltis cinchonae Mann（目：半翅目）。6 月至 7 月期间番石榴、天竺葵和菊花植物上金鸡纳星虫的侵染率要高得多；而在八月至九月期间，茄子和辣椒植物。Mirid bug, H. cinchonae 被发现导致梅加拉亚邦番石榴果实和辣椒植物的显着产量损失。本研究为金鸡纳鱼的生物学、摄食损伤和形态特征提供了基础知识，并以 DNA 条形码和系统发育为支撑。