Evaluation of host testing by comparing ingestion and settling behaviours

Describes one of the host-range testing studies that has been carried out on the spittle bug Carystoterpa fingens Walker (Hemiptera : Aphrophoridae), an exotic xylem-feeding insect in NZ, the primary aim of which is to develop a rapid technique for host-range testing of any invading xylem feeder. Mo...

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Published in:New Zealand plant protection 2009, Vol.62, p.191-196
Main Authors: Sandanayaka, W R M, Page-Weir, Natalie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cercopidae
Malus
Vitaceae
Xylem
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Summary:Describes one of the host-range testing studies that has been carried out on the spittle bug Carystoterpa fingens Walker (Hemiptera : Aphrophoridae), an exotic xylem-feeding insect in NZ, the primary aim of which is to develop a rapid technique for host-range testing of any invading xylem feeder. Monitors the acceptance of C fingens on four selected plant species using electrical penetration graph (EPG) techniques to measure the real feeding time, while conducting multiple-choice tests to assess the foraging and settling behaviour of C fingens on those plant species. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.
ISSN:1179-352X
1175-9003
1179-352X
DOI:10.30843/nzpp.2009.62.4777