Journal of Insect Science (2004) 4 (24), 1-3

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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.


Leptinotarsa decemlineata U.S.A. (NE)
Beauveria bassiana (entomopathogen) Leptinotarsa decemlineata U.S.A. (NE)