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Investigating the natural history and predator complex of the native pine bark adelgid (Pineus strobi) in southwestern Virginia
The pine bark adelgid, Pineus strobi (Hemiptera: Adelgidae) is a native herbivore of eastern white pine, Pinus strobus (Pinales: Pinaceae), in eastern North America. It is a sessile insect that settles on P. strobus and inserts its stylet bundle to feed on the tree’s phloem. Although P. strobi is …
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Biology and Host-Range Testing of <i>Laricobius kangdingensis</i> sp. n. (Coleoptera: Derodontidae), a Newly Discovered Predator of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, <i>Adelges tsugae</i> Annand (Homoptera: Adelgidae)
… Derodontidae), a new predator of hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), <i>Adelges tsugae</i> Annand (Homoptera: Adelgidae) were investigated and compared with that of a related predator of HWA, <i>L. nigrinus</i> Fender. Adults became active in June 2003; the males emerged first and in greater numbers …
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Evaluation of hybridization among three Laricobius species, predators of hemlock woolly adelgid, (Adelgidae)
… in the biological control of hemlock woolly adelgid (Adelges tsugae Annand). Following lab mating studies, there was no evidence that Laricobius osakensis Montgomery and Yu could produce hybrid progeny with either Laricobius nigrinus Fender or Laricobius rubidus LeConte. Interaction between …