Population Genetic Structure of the Bean Leaf Beetle Ootheca mutabilis (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Uganda

D Kanyesigye, VP Alibu, WT Tay, P Nalela, P Paparu… - Insects, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The bean leaf beetle (Ootheca mutabilis) has lately emerged as a major
bean pest in Uganda, causing devastating crop losses. Despite its importance, little is known …

Host and Seasonal Effects on the Abundance of Bean Leaf Beetles (Ootheca spp.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Northern Uganda

M Lutaakome, S Kyamanywa, P Paparu, S Olaboro… - Insects, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Bean leaf beetles (Ootheca spp.)(Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) are
endemic in Africa and are pests of cropped legumes (Fabales: Fabaceae). On common …

[HTML][HTML] Feeding Preferences of the Bean Leaf Beetle (Ootheca spp.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae): Insights for Targeted Pest Control Strategies in Uganda

S Olaboro, S Kyamanywa, M Lutaakome, P Paparu… - Insects, 2024 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Bean leaf beetles (BLBs) are significant pests in Uganda, damaging crops
such as beans and cowpeas, leading to substantial yield losses. They exhibit preferential …

[PDF][PDF] DISTRIBUTION OF BEAN LEAF BEETLES AND ASSOCIATED YIELD LOSSES IN UGANDA

H CHARLES - 2019 - researchgate.net
Bean leaf beetles (Ootheca spp) have been reported in Uganda for some time now. First
reports about Ootheca species in Uganda came in late 1990's and early 2000 when they …