Evaluation ofHadena perplexa [Lepidoptera: Phalaenidae] as a biocontrol agent of bladder campionSilene vulgaris [Caryophyllaceae] in Canada: Rearing and host specificity |
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Authors: | D. P. Peschken J. L. Derby |
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Affiliation: | (1) Research Station, Agriculture Canada, P.O. Box 440 Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 3A2, Canada |
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Abstract: | Rearing techniques and results of preliminary host range tests are reported forHadena perplexa (Denis & Schiffermuller) (Lep.: Phalaenidae) a candidate biocontrol agent against the weed bladder campion,Silene vulgaris (Moench) Garcke, in Manitoba, Canada. In the laboratory, it was necessary to pipette a 15% honey solution in water into the flowers as food for the adult moths. When reared singly to avoid cannibalism, 56% of the 1st instar larvae developed to pupae. Larvae fed on a natural diet for 10 days can then be reared on either one of 2 artificial diets. Choice oviposition tests and no-choice larval feeding tests were conducted with plant species closely related toS. vulgaris in the generaSilene, Dianthus, Gypsophila, Lychnis, Saponaria. Species in 4 of 5 of these genera were accepted for oviposition, and species in all 5 genera supported the development of 1st instar larvae to the pupal stage.H. perplexa should not be introduced into Canada. |
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Keywords: | Hadena perplexa host specificity rearing biological control of weeds Silene vulgaris |
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