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Host specificity of Ischnodemus variegatus, an herbivore of West Indian marsh grass (Hymenachne amplexicaulis)
Author(s): R. Diaz, W. A. Overholt, J. P. Cuda, P. D. Pratt and A. Fox
Month: Apr
Year: 2009
Journal: Biocontrol
Volume: 54
Issue: 2
Pages: 307-321
Article Topic(s): Invasive species,Pathology
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Panicum anceps (Beaked panicgrass ),
Abstract
The potential use of Ischnodemus variegatus as a biological control for Hymenachne amplexicaulis in Florida was examined. Ischnodeus variegatus was able to develop completely on Hymenachne amplexicaulis and, on Paspalum repens, Panicum anceps and Thalia geniculuta. However I. variegatus survival, oviposition and density were all greatest on H. amplexicaulis.Suggested Citation
R. Diaz, W. A. Overholt, J. P. Cuda, P. D. Pratt and A. Fox. "Host specificity of Ischnodemus variegatus, an herbivore of West Indian marsh grass (Hymenachne amplexicaulis)." Biocontrol 54.2 (2009): 307-321.Go back