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Vertical distributions of tobacco looper (Plusia argentifera (Guenee)) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) eggs and larvae on three tobacco varieties in north Queensland

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Broadley, R.H. (1977) Vertical distributions of tobacco looper (Plusia argentifera (Guenee)) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) eggs and larvae on three tobacco varieties in north Queensland. Queensland Journal of Agricultural and Animal Sciences, 34 (2). pp. 169-174.

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Abstract

Sampling mature flowering tobacco plants of 3 varieties in the Mareeba-Dimbulah district of northern Queensland in 1973-74 showed that females of Chrysodeixis argentifera (Gn.) (Plusia argentifera) preferred the leaves on the lower half of the plants as oviposition sites, and that first-instar larvae were also found there; it is concluded that when non-systemic insecticides are applied in sprays against these early stages in the life-history, this should be towards the lower leaves. Little difference was recorded in the patterns of oviposition on the 3 varieties.

Item Type:Article
Corporate Creators:Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland
Keywords:control; tobacco; distribution; stimulant plants; agricultural entomology Agricultural Entomology
Subjects:Plant culture > Field crops
Plant pests and diseases > Pest control and treatment of diseases. Plant protection > Pesticides
Live Archive:30 Apr 2024 03:08
Last Modified:30 Apr 2024 03:08

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