Host testing, establishment and biology of the gorse soft shoot moth, Agonopterix umbellana (Fabricius) (Lepidoptera: Oecophoridae), a potential biological control agent for gorse, Ulex europaeus L. (Fabaceae), in Australia

[Display omitted] •Tests showed that Agonopterix umbellana was safe to release in Australia.•Establishment confirmed at Tasmanian release sites.•The life cycle is univoltine with larvae passing through six instars.•Lower development thresholds and thermal constants for all development stages were de...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Biological control 2013-12, Vol.67 (3), p.451-461
Hauptverfasser:	Ireson, J.E., Gourlay, A.H., Sagliocco, J.-L., Holloway, R.J., Chatterton, W.S., Corkrey, R.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Agent release and dispersal Araneae Exapion Fabaceae Insect life cycle Instar determination Lepidoptera Oecophoridae Tetranychus Thermal constants Threshold temperatures Ulex europaeus Weed biocontrol
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