Florida Entomologist (2013) 96, 654-657

K. Stratman, W.A. Overholt, J.P. Cuda, M.D. Netherland and P.C. Wilson (2013)
The diversity of Chironomidae associated with hydrilla in Florida, with special reference to Cricotopus lebetis (Diptera: Chironomidae)
Florida Entomologist 96 (2), 654-657
Abstract: The chironomid community associated with hydrilla tips in Florida was diverse, including 16 species of herbivores, detritivores and predators. Cricotopus lebetis, an herbivore of hydrilla, was found in 3 of 6 sampled water bodies, but its abundance, and that of the other midge species, was low.
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Database assignments for author(s): William A. Overholt, James P. Cuda

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
surveys/distribution/isolation

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Hydrilla verticillata (weed)		U.S.A. (SE)
Cricotopus lebetis (weed bioagent)	Hydrilla verticillata (weed)		U.S.A. (SE)