The First Record of the Caper Bug, Stenozygum coloratum on Figs, Ficus carica in Syria

Abstract

The caper bug, Stenozygum coloratum (Hemiptera:Pentatomidae) was observed for the first time on all vegetative parts (leaves, fruits, branches and stems) of fig trees, Ficus carica (Moraceae), Khudayri variety in Homs Governorate, Syria, at a very high density (25 insects/fruit). Symptoms appeared in the form of silver mottling of the fig leaves with black residues on the upper surface of all vegetative parts of the plant. This report includes morphological description, life cycle and damage caused by the pest.

Keywords:

Caper bug, Stenozygum coloratum, figs, Syria