The Pathogenicity of Neoaplectana carpocapsae to Blackfly Larvae
Title | The Pathogenicity of Neoaplectana carpocapsae to Blackfly Larvae |
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Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 1980 |
Authors | Molloy, D., Gaugler, R., Jamnback, H. |
Keywords | biological control of blackflies, Neoaplectana carpocapsae, Simulium spp. |
Journal | Journal of Invertebrate Pathology |
Volume | 36 |
Pagination | 302-306 |
Abstract | Laboratory assays indicated that infective-stage juveniles of Neoaplectana carpocapsae are highly pathogenic to Simulium spp. larvae. Instar susceptibility increased with larval size, with early instars being nonsusceptible. High rates of mortality (75 – 100\%) were achieved in assays against late instars. These results indicate that N. carpocapsae may have potential value as a blackfly biocontrol agent. |
DOI | 10.1016/0022-2011(80)90039-7 |
URL | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0022201180900397 |