Biocontrol Science and Technology (2004) 14, 397-401

S.E. Unkles, C. Marriott, J.R. Kinghorn, C. Panter and A. Blackwell (2004)
Efficacy of the entomopathogenic fungus, Culicinomyces clavisporus against larvae of the biting midge, Culicoides nubeculosus (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae)
Biocontrol Science and Technology 14 (4), 397-401
Abstract: Culicinomyces clavisporus, a fungal pathogen of a wide range of mosquito species, was investigated in relation to potential pathogenicity against Culicoides nubeculosus biting midge larvae. Seven different C. clavisporus strains were assayed. Each showed some degree of activity against C. nubeculosus larvae with LC₅₀ values of between 3.2×10⁻⁵ and 1.1×10⁻⁶ spores/mL; these effects occurred in dose-dependent manners and tended to be delayed until 72-96 h post treatment. The results are discussed in relation to incorporation of C. clavisporus into biocontrol programmes for Culicoides spp.
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Database assignments for author(s): Alison Blackwell

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
general biology - morphology - evolution
evaluation - screening - selection

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Culicoides nubeculosus
Culicinomyces clavisporus (entomopathogen)