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Distribution, phenology, and parasitism of the winter moth, (Operophtera brumata L.), in western Oregon

Creator:

Kimberling, Diana Nalani

Abstract:

An exotic pest of deciduous plants, Operophtera brumata (L.), was discovered in Portland, Oregon in 1978. O. brumata, the winter moth, is native to northern Africa and temperate Eurasia. Its range extends from Scandanavia, Britain, and France to Japan. It is also now well established on the North American continent...

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Masters Thesis

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Distribution, phenology, and parasitism of the winter moth
Host suitability studies of Douglas-fir and white alder to the gypsy moth

Creator:

Joseph, Gladwin

Abstract:

Douglas-fir, Pseudotsuga menziesii and white alder, Alnus rhombifolia, species that are prevalent in the Pacific Northwest, were fed to larvae of the gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar L. Gypsy moth larvae from different familial lines (egg masses) from a single geographic population were evaluated on these hosts. The larvae were fed...

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Masters Thesis

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to the gypsy moth AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Gladwin Joseph for the degree of Master of Science