Thirteen New World populations of Megachile rotundata and M. apicalis and
two Old World populations of M. rotundata were analyzed at 23 enzyme loci using
cellulose acetate electrophoresis. Conventional and G- or C-banded karyotypes were
also examined in these populations. The principal findings are (1) No differences
were found in...
The seasonality, relationship of temperature and
photoperiod to growth and post-diapause development, and
overwintering behavior of codling moth, Cydia pomonella L.,
(Lepidoptera: Olethreutidae) were studied over a three year
(1986-1989) period. The developmental threshold varied from
a low of 9.66°C for the second instar to a high of 14.23°C
for...
