Impact of Abrostola asclepiadis combined with other stressors on invasive swallow-worts (Vincetoxicum species)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biocontrol.2018.11.005
Abstract: Abstract The moth Abrostola asclepiadis (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is being investigated for biological control of pale and black swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum rossicum and V. nigrum, respectively; Apocynaceae), European vines introduced into North America. Limited information existed on… read more here.
Keywords: abrostola asclepiadis; asclepiadis combined; swallow worts; impact abrostola ... See more keywords
The Effects of Photoperiod on Diapause Induction in Hypena opulenta (Lepidoptera: Erebidae), a Biological Control Agent Against Invasive Swallow-Worts in North America
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DOI: 10.1093/ee/nvaa030
Abstract: Abstract Many insects exhibit a short-day diapause response, whereby diapause is induced when daylength falls below a critical threshold. This response is an adaptation to ensure synchrony between periods of insect activity, and the availability… read more here.
Keywords: swallow worts; diapause induction; photoperiod diapause; opulenta ... See more keywords