The diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella L.) is a major
pest of crucifer crops worldwide. It is a particularly
important problem in Southeast Asia where climatic
conditions favor a short generation time and rapid
proliferation. In countries such as Thailand, the
diamondback moth has apparently become resistant to all
classes of...
The first through fifth instars of the gypsy moth were tested for development to adults on
326 species of dicotyledonous plants in laboratory feeding trials. Among accepted plants,
differences in suitability were documented by measuring female pupal weights. The majority of
accepted plants belong to the subclasses Dilleniidae, Hamamelidae, and...
The temporal and spatial distribution of larvae of the cinnabar
moth (Tyria jacobaeae L.) correlates with changes in host plant qualiy.
An observed change in diet preference occurs in the 2nd instar
from low leaves to upper parts of generative plants. Timing of larval
attack and foraging pattern was found...
In conjunction with a proposed suppression project against the Douglas-fir tussock moth in northern Idaho, more than 1,000 larvae were collected from sample plots throughout the 32,000-acre treatment area. We had hoped to determine naturally occurring mortality factors which may have contributed to lower than anticipated population levels. Reared on...