Collections of natural enemies of Leptinotarsa decemlineata [Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae] in Mexico, 1980-1985

Authors

P. A. Logan, University of Rhode Island
R. A. Casagrande, University of Rhode Island
Ting H. Hsiao, University of Rhode Island
F. A. Drummond, University of Rhode Island

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

6-1-1987

Abstract

Three trips were taken to central Mexico to search for natural enemies of Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Say), in 1980, 1983, and 1985. 18 natural enemy species were found associated with 10 species of Leptinotarsa. Asopine pentatomids dominate the collections, followed by tachnid parasites and hemipteran and coleopteran predators. Natural enemies may play a major role in regulating populations of Leptinotarsa in Mexico. Their adaptability to northern climates is unclear. © 1987 Lavoisier Abonnements.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Entomophaga

Volume

32

Issue

3

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Logan, P. A., R. A. Casagrande, Ting H. Hsiao, and F. A. Drummond. "Collections of natural enemies of Leptinotarsa decemlineata [Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae] in Mexico, 1980-1985." Entomophaga 32, 3 (1987). doi: 10.1007/BF02373247.