Journal article
Preference and performance of Aconophora compressa Walker (Hemiptera: Membracidae) on different lantana phenotypes in Australia
Australian Journal of Entomology, Vol.49(4), p.363–368
2010
Abstract
The plant phenotypic preference and performance of Aconophora compressa, a biocontrol agent for Lantana camara in Australia, were assessed. Overall, there were no significant trends of A. compressa favouring any one particular phenotype. However, there was a gradual decrease in performance through subsequent generations, with populations of A. compressa dying out on two phenotypes. Females did not show preference for any particular lantana phenotype, ovipositing similarly on all five phenotypes presented in choice trials and all 16 phenotypes in no-choice trials. Nymphs developed on all 16 phenotypes tested. Percent development and time to complete development were not significant in the first generation but were significant in the second generation. There was a general decrease in performance with generation. However, this was probably due to rising temperatures with season rather than an effect of phenotype. These results suggest that A. compressa should establish on all phenotypes within its geographic range.
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- Title
- Preference and performance of Aconophora compressa Walker (Hemiptera: Membracidae) on different lantana phenotypes in Australia
- Authors
- M D Day (Author) - Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and InnovationHelen F Nahrung (Author) - Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation
- Publication details
- Australian Journal of Entomology, Vol.49(4), p.363–368
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia
- DOI
- 10.1111/j.1440-6055.2010.00768.x
- ISSN
- 1326-6756
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Forest Industries Research Centre; Forest Research Institute
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450289302621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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