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Preference and performance of Aconophora compressa Walker (Hemiptera: Membracidae) on different lantana phenotypes in Australia

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Day, M.D. and Nahrung, H.F. (2010) Preference and performance of Aconophora compressa Walker (Hemiptera: Membracidae) on different lantana phenotypes in Australia. Australian Journal of Entomology, 49 (4). pp. 363-368.

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Article Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-6055.2010.00768.x

Publisher URL: http://www.austentsoc.org.au/wordpress/

Abstract

The plant phenotypic preference and performance of Aconophora compressa, a biocontrol agent for Lantana camara in Australia, were assessed. Overall, there were no significant trends of A. compressa favouring any one particular phenotype. However, there was a gradual decrease in performance through subsequent generations, with populations of A. compressa dying out on two phenotypes. Females did not show preference for any particular lantana phenotype, ovipositing similarly on all five phenotypes presented in choice trials and all 16 phenotypes in no-choice trials. Nymphs developed on all 16 phenotypes tested. Percent development and time to complete development were not significant in the first generation but were significant in the second generation. There was a general decrease in performance with generation. However, this was probably due to rising temperatures with season rather than an effect of phenotype. These results suggest that A. compressa should establish on all phenotypes within its geographic range.

Item Type:Article
Corporate Creators:DEEDI, Biosecurity Queensland
Additional Information:© The Authors. © Australian Entomological Society.
Keywords:Biological control; development; Lantana camara; oviposition.
Subjects:Science > Zoology > Invertebrates > Insects
Science > Invasive Species > Plants > Biological control
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Last Modified:03 Sep 2021 16:48

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