A Review of the Predatory Adaptation and Applications of Eocanthecona furcellata (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) as a Biological Control Agent¹

Eocanthecona furcellata (Wolff) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae: Asopinae) captures and feeds on a wide range of insect pests, making it an important biocontrol agent in agriculture and forestry with significant regional application and promotional potentials. This review summarizes current research information on E. furcellata focusing on taxonomy, morphological characteristics involved in predation, its natural prey, mass rearing, regional application and potential, integrated pest management (IPM) usages, ecological safety evaluations, as well as future prospects for its use in IPM programs.