Journal of Insect Science (2004) 4 (24), 1-3
F. Posada, F.E. Vega, S.A. Rehner, M. Blackwell, D. Weber, S.-O. Suh and R.A. Humber (2004)
Syspastospora parasitica, a mycoparasite of the fungus Beauveria bassiana attacking the Colorado potato beetle Leptinotarsa decemlineata: A tritrophic association
Journal of Insect Science 4 (24), 1-3
Abstract: A tritrophic association is reported, involving a Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) infected with Beauveria bassiana, which in turn was infected with Syspastospora parasitica.
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Database assignments for author(s): Richard A. Humber
Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
general biology - morphology - evolution
Pest and/or beneficial records:
Beneficial | Pest/Disease/Weed | Crop/Product | Country | Quarant.
|
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Leptinotarsa decemlineata | U.S.A. (NE) | |||
Beauveria bassiana (entomopathogen) | Leptinotarsa decemlineata | U.S.A. (NE) |