Key features: Presents a brief history of past classifications, a
summary of present classification, and speculation on how the
classification may evolve in the future Includes keys for the
identification of families and subfamilies of the Pentatomoidea and
for the tribes in the Pentatomidae Explains transmission of plant
pathogens and concepts of pathology and heteropteran feeding for
the non-specialist Provides an extensive literature review of
transmission by stink bugs of viral, bacterial, fungal, and
protozoan organisms that cause diseases of plants Discusses the
diversity of microbial symbionts in the Pentatomidae and related
species, showing how microorganisms underpin the evolution of this
insect group Reviews semiochemicals (pheromones, kairomones,
allomones) of the Pentatomoidea and their vital role in the life
histories of pest and beneficial species and their exploitation by
natural enemies of true bugs Covers past, current, and future
control options for insects, with a focus on stink bugs and related
heteropterans The Superfamily Pentatomoidea (stink bugs and their
relatives) is comprised of 18 families with over 8,000 species, the
largest of which is the family Pentatomidae (about 5,000 species).
These species primarily are phytophagous, and many cause tremendous
economic damage to crops worldwide. Within this superfamily are six
invasive species, two that occur worldwide and four that are recent
invaders in North America. Once established in new geographic
regions, these species have increased their numbers and geographic
distributions dramatically, causing economic damage totaling
billions of dollars. Invasive Stink Bugs and Related Species
(Pentatomoidea): Biology, Higher Systematics, Semiochemistry, and
Management is the first book that presents comprehensive coverage
of the biology of invasive pentatomoids and related true bug
species and addresses issues of rapidly growing economic and
environmental concerns. Containing the contributions of more than
60 stink bug specialists from 15 countries, this book provides a
better understanding of the biology and economic importance of
these invasive species, why they became invasive, and how their
continued geographical expansion is likely to affect numerous
agricultural systems and natural environments. Including over 3,500
references, this authoritative work serves as an access point to
the primary literature on their life histories, higher systematics,
diapause and seasonal cycles, pathogens, symbionts, semiochemistry,
and pest management control strategies for pentatomoid bugs.
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