Bouharroud, R., El Aalaoui, M., Boujghagh, M., Hilali, L., El Bouhssini, M., & Sbaghi, M. 2019 New Record and Predatory Activity of Hyperaspis campestris (Herbst 1783) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) on Dactylopius opuntiae (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) in Morocco. Entomological News 128(2): 156-160

Keywords:

biological control

natural enemies

Notes: This is the first record of Hyperaspis campestris as a biological control agent of Dactylopius opuntiae. This finding can be considered as part of an IPM program to control the wild cochineal cactus scale and reduce the pesticides used on this crop.