Biological Invasions (2008) 10, 757-760

Colin N. Yates and Stephen D. Murphy (2008)
Observations of herbivore attack on garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) in Southwestern Ontario, Canada
Biological Invasions 10 (5), 757-760
Abstract: We have observed what appears to be the first significant report of herbivory of a population of Alliaria petiolata (M. Bieb.) Cavara and Grande (Garlic Mustard) in Canada. Ceutorhynchus erysimi Fabr., Plutella xylostella L. (Diamondback Moth), and Philaenus spumarius (Meadow Spittlebug) were identified attacking, and successfully proceeding through different stages of development on A. petiolata. From the field observations, we hypothesize that these species have recognized A. petiolata as a host and therefore may be candidates for the management of the invasive species.
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
environment - cropping system/rotation

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Plutella xylostella		Canada (east)
	Philaenus spumarius		Canada (east)
	Alliaria petiolata (weed)		Canada (east)