Review uncovers the damage potential of clouded plant bugs in cotton, suggesting improved management strategies for Tennessee growers.
The clouded plant bug, Neurocolpus nubilus (Say) (Hemiptera: Miridae), is a documented pest of upland cotton, Gossypium hirsutum L., in 10 states across the Cotton Belt. Missouri, Arkansas, and Tennessee had the highest number of cotton acres infested with this pest during the 2024 growing season. Clouded plant bugs cause direct damage to cotton plants by feeding on the terminals, squares, flowers, and bolls throughout the growing season. There is a lack of basic and applied research on this pest compared to other prominent plant bugs present in cotton agroecosystems. Further research on clouded plant bugs will address knowledge gaps and allow for the development of more accurate pest management strategies and recommendations for Tennessee cotton growers. This profile reviews the biology, ecology, damage potential, thresholds, and management options for clouded plant bugs in cotton.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Arey et al. (2026) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: