Author
Puche, Helena | |
WEISSLING, TOM - WAS ARS, NON-GOVT NOW | |
Schnell Ii, Raymond | |
Epsky, Nancy | |
Heath, Robert |
Submitted to: Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting
Publication Type: Proceedings Publication Acceptance Date: 6/10/2004 Publication Date: 7/25/2004 Citation: Puche, H., Weissling, T., Schnell II, R.J., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2004. Mobility of the Silky Cane Weevil (Coleopetera:Curculiondae) in a Screen Enclosure. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. Interpretive Summary: The lobate lac scale, native to India and Sri Lanka, was first found in south Florida in 1999. It has become a pest of woody ornamentals and fruit trees in south Florida and has a wide host range. A variety of reported hosts are present in the germplasm collection located at the USDA/ARS Subtropical Horticulture Research Station in Miami. Studies have been initiated to determine the spatial and temporal distribution of the scale population. Technical Abstract: The lobate lac scale, native to India and Sri Lanka, was first found in south Florida in 1999. It has become a pest of woody ornamentals and fruit trees in south Florida and has a wide host range. A variety of reported hosts are present in the germplasm collection located at the USDA/ARS Subtropical Horticulture Research Station in Miami. Studies have been initiated to determine the spatial and temporal distribution of the scale population. |