Diet-rearing the lantana insect Plagiohammus spinipennis (Thoms.) (Col. Cerambycidae)

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Willson, B.W. (1974) Diet-rearing the lantana insect Plagiohammus spinipennis (Thoms.) (Col. Cerambycidae). Queensland Journal of Agricultural and Animal Sciences, 31 (4). pp. 405-412.

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Abstract

Difficulties in cage rearing Plagiohammus spinipennis on the weed Lantana camara made it necessary to develop a diet-rearing technique. The determination of the quantity of food required, the optimum frequency of renewal of medium changes and the effects of continuous diet-rearing are discussed.

Item Type:	Article
Corporate Creators:	Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland
Subjects:	Science > Invasive Species > Plants Plant pests and diseases > Weeds, parasitic plants etc Plant pests and diseases > Pest control and treatment of diseases. Plant protection > Organic plant protection. Biological control
Live Archive:	19 Feb 2024 03:43
Last Modified:	19 Feb 2024 03:43

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