Arzama densa as a pest of dasheen [Calocasia esculenta]

Infestation of roots of dasheen Calocasia esculenta L. by larvae of Arzama densa in Florida make it imperative that this noctuid not be introduced into other countries for biological control of water hyacinth Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms until biological and ecological studies are complete.

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Published in:The Florida entomologist 1974-12, Vol.57 (4), p.409-410
Main Author: Habeck, Dale H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agriculture
Entomology
Infestation
Insect larvae
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Summary:Infestation of roots of dasheen Calocasia esculenta L. by larvae of Arzama densa in Florida make it imperative that this noctuid not be introduced into other countries for biological control of water hyacinth Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms until biological and ecological studies are complete.
ISSN:0015-4040
1938-5102
DOI:10.2307/3493506