Laboratory tests carried out onMicrothrix inconspicuella [Lep.: Pyralidae], a biological control agent forEmex australis in Australia |
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| Authors: | Rosamond C H Shepherd |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Conservation, Forests and Lands, Keith Turnbull Research Institute, 3199 Frankston, Victoria, Australia |
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| Abstract: | Host specificity tests of the moth,Microthrix inconspicuella Ragonot in Australia, indicated that larvae could feed and develop on young apple leaves. Additional tests in South Africa
on leaves and fruit of the 4 apple varieties, Jonathan, Starking (Red Delicious), Granny Smith and Golden Delicious, showed
that apples were not a preferred food. Little feeding occurred and pupation happened infrequently. No 2nd generation resulted whenM. inconspicuella colonies were confined on apple fruit or leaves.
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| Keywords: | Microthrix inconspicuella laboratory tests apple fruit and leaves Emex australis |
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