Journal of Forest Science (2004) 50, 109-117

L. Rokytová, E. Kula, L. Kodarová and A. Peslová (2004)
Feeding of the willow leaf beetle Lochmaea capreae L. (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) on leaves of birch (Betula pendula Roth) contaminated by heavy metals
Journal of Forest Science 50 (3), 109-117
Abstract: The effect of contamination of birch (Betula pendula Roth) leaves with heavy metals on the feeding of imagoes of the willow leaf beetle Lochmaea capreae L.) was studied under laboratory conditions. The imagoes preferred feeding on leaves less contaminated by Cd, Mn and Zn. The Pb content was tolerated on all the studied levels. The repellent effect of Zn 8,000 µg/ml in the Pb + Zn regime was compensated by Pb 500 in relation to Mn 10,000.
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Database assignments for author(s): Emanuel Kula

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.
	Lochmaea caprea	Birch (Betula)	Czech Republic