Florida Entomologist (2012) 95, 513-516
Paul E. Kendra, Wayne S. Montgomery, Jorge S. Sanchez, Mark A. Deyrup, Jerome Niogret and Nancy D. Epsky (2012)
Method for collection of live redbay ambrosia beetles, Xyleborus glabratus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae)
Florida Entomologist 95 (2), 513-516
Abstract: Development of improved lures for Xyleborus glabratus will be expedited through experimental research conducted with host-seeking females. As an alternative to laboratory rearing of X. glabratus, we developed a simple method for field collection of dispersing females using freshly-cut host wood as bait. Female X. glabratus collected with this method are behaviorally and physiologically in host-seeking mode, ideally suited for evaluation of host-based attractants in controlled laboratory tests.
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Database assignments for author(s): Paul E. Kendra, Nancy D. Epsky
Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
pheromones/attractants/traps
surveys/sampling/distribution
Pest and/or beneficial records:
Beneficial | Pest/Disease/Weed | Crop/Product | Country | Quarant.
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Xyleborus glabratus | Persea (genus) | U.S.A. (SE) |