Journal of Orthoptera Research (1999) 8, 33-38

A.N. Nzekwu and A. E. Akingbohungbe (1999)
Seasonal cycle and host plant associations of Oedaleus nigeriensis Uvarov (Orthoptera: Acrididae) in Nigeria
Journal of Orthoptera Research 8, 33-38
Abstract: The seasonal breeding cycle and host plant associations of Oedaleus nigeriensis Uvarov were studied along a transect throughout different vegetation zones of Nigeria. Data from the field showed O. nigeriensis to be associated with 12 species of grasses distributed within 9 genera and 4 tribes. At Ogbomoso, Ilorin, Toro, Bauchi and Potiskum, two generations were found and they generally overlap. The exact time each generation commenced in the different areas varied with the advance of the rains. At Ile-Ife, the population is sparse and probably represents the southern limits of its distribution.
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Database assignments for author(s): Amos E. Akingbohungbe, A.N. Nzekwu

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
population dynamics/ epidemiology
general biology - morphology - evolution

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Oedaleus nigeriensis		Nigeria