Entomologische Berichten (2009) 69, 101-110

Leo H.M. Blommers (2009)
Het kweken van bladwespen (Hymenoptera: Symphyta)
[The rearing of sawflies (Hymenoptera: Symphyta)]
Entomologische Berichten 69 (3), 101-110
Abstract: Sawflies deserve more attention. Our knowledge about their phytophagous habits is still rather poor, though the free-living larvae of many species can easily be found on trees and herbs. Ways to rear these larvae are presented step by step, starting with collection tips up to the moment adults should emerge, stressing such important features as pupation site preferences and prolonged diapause. The article should also commemorate the great Dutch entomologist Snellen van Vollenhoven (1816-1880) for his numerous valuable contributions on sawfly biology, starting 151 years ago.
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(original language: Dutch)
Database assignments for author(s): Leo H.M. Blommers

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
rearing/culturing/mass production

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Eriocampa ovata	Alder (Alnus)	Netherlands
	Platycampus luridiventris	Alder (Alnus)	Netherlands
	Nematus salicis	Willow (Salix)	Netherlands