Ecology of black beetle Heteronychus arator. Influence of plant species on larval consumption, utilization and growth |
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Authors: | P. D. King C. F. Mercer J. S. Meekings |
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Affiliation: | (1) Ruakura Soil and Plant Research Station, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Private Bag, Hamilton, New Zealand |
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Abstract: | The consumotion, utilization and growth of third-instar larvae of black beetle, Heteronychus arator (F.) feeding on roots of ryegrass (Lolium perenne), paspalum (Paspalum dilatatum) and white clover (Trifolium repens) were studied. Consumption was greater on the grasses than on white clover when assessed by gravimetric methods. Larvae had a higher growth rate on the grasses. Utilization of the roots of the three species was similar indicating that poor growth on white clover is the result of low consumption probably induced by the presence of feeding deterrents in the roots.This work is part of a study carried out by the senior author for the degree of D. Phil. at the University of Waikato. |
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Keywords: | Heteronychus arator Scarabaeidae larvae consumption utilization growth feeding roots Paspalum dilatatum Lolium perenne Trifolium repens |
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