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Identification of a distinct lineage of Cacopsylla chinensis (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) in Japan on the basis of two mitochondrial DNA sequences.
Katoh, H.; Inoue, H.; Kuchiki, F.; Ide, Y.; Uechi, N.; Iwanami, T.; Entomological Society of America, Lanham, USA, Journal of Economic Entomology, 2013, 106, 2, pp 536-542, 19 ref. Psyllids are a menacing pests of pears (Pyrus spp.) grown in temperate and subtropical regions of the world, including Taiwan and China. Pear psyllids belong to the large genus Cacopsylla (Psyllidae: Psyllinae). Among the 28 psyllid species that infest pe...
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Factors affecting pheromone-baited trap capture of male Coleophora deauratella, an invasive pest of clover in Canada.
Mori, B. A.; Evenden, M. L.; Entomological Society of America, Lanham, USA, Journal of Economic Entomology, 2013, 106, 2, pp 844-854, 35 ref. Coleophora deauratella Leinig and Zeller (Lepidoptera: Coleophoridae) is an invasive pest of red clover, Trifolium pratense L. (Fabeles: Fabaceae), grown for seed in Canada. A pheromone-based monitoring program to determine the presence and seasonal activ...
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Reproductive dormancy in boll-weevil from populations of the midwest of Brazil.
Paula, D. P.; Claudino, D.; Timbó, R. V.; Miranda, J. E.; Bemquerer, M. P.; Ribeiro, A. C. J.; Sujii, E. R.; Fontes, E. M. G.; Pires, C. S. S.; Entomological Society of America, Lanham, USA, Journal of Economic Entomology, 2013, 106, 1, pp 86-96, 31 ref. The boll weevil (Anthonomus grandis Boheman) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is an introduced pest in Brazil, which in 30 yr has successfully expanded to various eco-regions and became the most important pest of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum, Malvaceae). Given t...
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Predicting habitat suitability of Coptotermes gestroi (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) with species distribution models.
Li, H. F.; Fujisaki, I.; Su, N. Y.; Entomological Society of America, Lanham, USA, Journal of Economic Entomology, 2013, 106, 1, pp 311-321, many ref. Coptotermes gestroi (Wasmann) is an important structural pest reported from Asia, Pacific islands, North America, Caribbean islands, South America, and Indian Ocean islands. This study summarized previous records of C. gestroi and its synonyms, presenting...
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Pheromone-based action thresholds for control of the Swede midge, Contarinia nasturtii (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), and residual insecticide efficacy in cole crops.
Hallett, R. H.; Sears, M. K.; Entomological Society of America, Lanham, USA, Journal of Economic Entomology, 2013, 106, 1, pp 267-276, 22 ref. The swede midge, Contarinia nasturtii (Kieffer), is an invasive gall midge causing economic damage to cole crops (Brassica oleracea L.) and other crucifers in eastern Canada and United States. An effective decision-making tool for timing insecticide appli...
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Reproductive traits of Glenea cantor (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Lamiinae).
Lu Wen; Wang Qiao; Tian MingYi; Xu Jin; Lv Jian; Wei SuiGai; Qin AiZhi; Entomological Society of America, Lanham, USA, Journal of Economic Entomology, 2013, 106, 1, pp 215-220, 17 ref. Glenea cantor (F.) is a cerambycid species that attacks living trees of at least seven plant families in Asia, and has the potential to become an invasive pest. Here we investigated its reproductive biology in the laboratory to provide vital information f...
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Impact of insecticide residue exposure on the invasive pest, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae): analysis of adult mobility.
Lee, D. H.; Wright, S. E.; Leskey, T. C.; Entomological Society of America, Lanham, USA, Journal of Economic Entomology, 2013, 106, 1, pp 150-158, 29 ref. Twenty eight insecticides were evaluated in the laboratory to characterize the impact of specific compounds on locomotory behavior and mobility of adult Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Horizontal distance and angular velocity were meas...
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Investigating alternatives to traditional insecticides: effectiveness of entomopathogenic fungi and Bacillus thuringiensis against citrus thrips and avocado thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae).
Zahn, D. K.; Morse, J. G.; Entomological Society of America, Lanham, USA, Journal of Economic Entomology, 2013, 106, 1, pp 64-72, 44 ref. Citrus thrips, Scirtothrips citri (Moulton) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), is a plant-feeding pest most widely recognized for causing damage to citrus (Citrus spp. L. [Rutaceae]) and mango (Mangifera indica L. [Anacardiaceae]) fruits. This insect has recently...
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Developmental biology of an exotic scale, Acutaspis albopicta (Hemiptera: Diaspididae).
Waterworth, R. A.; Robinson, L. J.; Morse, J. G.; Millar, J. G.; Entomological Society of America, Lanham, USA, Journal of Economic Entomology, 2012, 105, 6, pp 2035-2044, 18 ref. Acutaspis albopicta (Cockerell) is one of seven exotic scale species detected on shipments of 'Hass' avocados entering California from Mexico. Here, we present the results of experiments to elucidate basic life history parameters of this species. The scal...
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Identification of a male-produced aggregation pheromone for Monochamus scutellatus scutellatus and an attractant for the congener Monochamus notatus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae).
Fierke, M. K.; Skabeikis, D. D.; Millar, J. G.; Teale, S. A.; McElfresh, J. S.; Hanks, L. M.; Entomological Society of America, Lanham, USA, Journal of Economic Entomology, 2012, 105, 6, pp 2029-2034, 23 ref. We report identification and field testing of 2-(undecyloxy)-ethanol (monochamol) as a sex-specific, aggregation pheromone component produced by males of Monochamus scutellatus scutellatus (Say) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), a longhorned beetle native to No...
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