Release, establishment and realised geographic distribution of Diorhabda carinulata and D. elongata (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in California, U.S.A.
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DOI: 10.1080/09583157.2019.1587739
Abstract: ABSTRACT This report summarises efforts to establish Diorhabda carinulata (Desbrochers) and D. elongata (Brullé) in California for the control of invasive saltcedars (Tamarix spp.), which degrade riparian ecosystems in the western United States. Over 14,000… read more here.
Keywords: establishment; california; elongata; diorhabda carinulata ... See more keywords
An Herbivore-Induced Plant Volatile From Saltcedar (Tamarix spp.) Is Repellent to Diorhabda carinulata (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)
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DOI: 10.1093/ee/nvaa079
Abstract: Abstract The leaf beetle Diorhabda carinulata Desbrochers (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) was introduced into the United States in 1999 for classical biological control of the exotic woody invader saltcedar (Tamarix spp. L. [Caryophyllales: Tamaricaceae]). The recent southern… read more here.
Keywords: saltcedar; carinulata; oxo hexenal; repellent ... See more keywords
Northern tamarisk beetle (Diorhabda carinulata) and tamarisk (Tamarix spp.) interactions in the Colorado River basin
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DOI: 10.1111/rec.12575
Abstract: Northern tamarisk beetles (Diorhabda carinulata) were released in the Upper Colorado River Basin in the United States in 2004–2007 to defoliate introduced tamarisk shrubs (Tamarix spp.) in the region's riparian zones. The primary purpose was… read more here.
Keywords: river; northern tamarisk; year; tamarisk ... See more keywords