Notes on two minor insect pests in the Highlands region.

Abstract

Notes on two minor pests in the Highlands Region of Papua New Guinea are presented. The distribution, life history and plant damage caused by Ragwelellus festivus (Miller) (Heteroptera: Miridae), a potential pest of several plant species and of Omiodes indicata (F.) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) a defoliator of field crop, garden and pasture legumes is briefly described.