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Survival of larvae of the ragwort flea beetle, Longitarsus flavicornis (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), in water-logged soil
Citation
Potter, KJB and Ireson, J and Allen, GR, Survival of larvae of the ragwort flea beetle, Longitarsus flavicornis (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), in water-logged soil, Biocontrol Science and Technology, 17, (7) pp. 765-770. ISSN 0958-3157 (2007) [Refereed Article]
DOI: doi:10.1080/09583150701409020
Abstract
Water-logged soil could be a major factor affecting populations of the ragwort biological control agent, Longitarsus flavicornis, in Australia. Survival of L. flavicornis larvae in potted ragwort plants after inundation with water for up to 264h (11days) was compared to larval survival in control plants not exposed to inundation. Probit analysis indicated that 35.6% mortality of the larval population occurred after 24h inundation and 50.4% after 72h. As high mortality was recorded at periods of inundation known to occur in the field, it is concluded that winter flooding is likely to be detrimental to populations of L. flavicornis. © 2007 Taylor & Francis.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Research Division: | Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences |
| Research Group: | Crop and Pasture Production |
| Research Field: | Crop and Pasture Protection (Pests, Diseases and Weeds) |
| Objective Division: | Environment |
| Objective Group: | Control of Pests, Diseases and Exotic Species |
| Objective Field: | Control of Animal Pests, Diseases and Exotic Species in Farmland, Arable Cropland and Permanent Cropland Environments |
| Author: | Potter, KJB (Dr Karina Potter) |
| Author: | Ireson, J (Dr John Ireson) |
| Author: | Allen, GR (Associate Professor Geoff Allen) |
| ID Code: | 44094 |
| Year Published: | 2007 |
| Web of Science® Times Cited: | 2 |
| Deposited By: | Agricultural Science |
| Deposited On: | 2007-08-01 |
| Last Modified: | 2008-05-14 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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