A Study of Cactoblastis cactorum (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in its Native Range: Further Insights into Life Cycle, Larval Identification, Developmental Parameters, Natural Enemies, and Damage to the Host Plant Opuntia ficus-indica (Caryophyllales: Cactaceae)
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DOI: 10.1653/024.101.0416
Abstract: Abstract Cactoblastis cactorum Berg (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) has been extensively studied since its initial use as a biological control agent for invasive populations of Opuntia Mill. The moth is native to several South American countries including… read more here.
Keywords: cactorum; cactoblastis cactorum; cycle; lepidoptera pyralidae ... See more keywords