Environmental Entomology (1985) 14, 254-257

Gregory P. Walker and D.C.G. Aitken (1985)
Oviposition and survival of bayberry whitefly, Parabemisia myricae (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) on lemons as a function of leaf age
Environmental Entomology 14 (3), 254-257
Abstract: Under field conditions, the bayberry whitefly, Parabemisia myricae (Kuwana), strongly prefers to oviposit on young (actively growing) foliar terminals over middle terminals (meristemetic growth ceased, leaves still soft and light green) and mature terminals (leaves hardened and dark green). Within young terminals, newly laid eggs were concentrated on the apical 5 to 6 cm where leaves were youngest. First instar whiteflies (crawlers) were experimentally placed on young, middle, and mature leaves, and 49, 35, and 0%, respectively, successfully developed to the adult stage.
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Database assignments for author(s): Gregory P. Walker

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
general biology - morphology - evolution
environment - cropping system/rotation

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Parabemisia myricae	Citrus (genus)	U.S.A. (SW)