Biocontrol Science and Technology (2008) 18, 941-947

Mantu Bhuyan, Jiban J. Mahanta and Pranab R. Bhattacharyya (2008)
Biocontrol potential of tortoise beetle (Aspidomorpha miliaris) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) on Ipomoea carnea in Assam, India
Biocontrol Science and Technology 18 (9), 941-947
Abstract: Ipomoea carnea Jacq. is a noxious aquatic weed with rapid vegetative growth and high invading powers. Infestation and population distribution of Aspidomorpha miliaris F. in Assam, India, showed that the beetle occurred on I. carnea at high densities (2.8-163.3 individuals/plant) causing damage up to 84%. Laboratory studies also support it as potential biocontrol agent for I. carnea.
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Database assignments for author(s): Mantu Bhuyan

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

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Ipomoea carnea (weed)		India
Aspidomorpha miliaris (weed bioagent)	Ipomoea carnea (weed)		India