Predator release from invertebrate generalists does not explain geometrid moth (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) outbreaks at high altitudes

Outbreaks of geometrid defoliators in subarctic birch forest in Fennoscandia often occur at high altitude in a distinct zone along the tree line. At the same time, moth larvae may not have an impact on the forest at lower altitude. Directly adjacent outbreak and nonoutbreak areas offer unique opport...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Canadian entomologist 2013-04, Vol.145 (2), p.184-192
Hauptverfasser:	Schott, Tino, Kapari, Lauri, Hagen, Snorre B., Vindstad, Ole Petter L., Jepsen, Jane U., Ims, Rolf A.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Altitude Behaviour & Ecology Butterflies & moths Entomology Forests Invertebrates Larvae Outbreaks Predation Predators Studies
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