Distribution and new host records for Cosmospora aurantiicola and Cosmospora flammea : entomopathogens of Diaspididae in New Zealand

Presents the results of five forays carried out to provide further information on the host range of two important species of fungal entomopathogens recorded on armoured scale insects (Diaspididae) in NZ, Cosmospora aurantiicola (Fusarium larvarum) and Cosmospora flammea (Fusarium coccophilum), and t...

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Published in:New Zealand plant protection 2005-08, Vol.58, p.283-287
Main Author: Tyson, J. L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Control
Diaspididae
Fungi as biological pest control agents
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Summary:Presents the results of five forays carried out to provide further information on the host range of two important species of fungal entomopathogens recorded on armoured scale insects (Diaspididae) in NZ, Cosmospora aurantiicola (Fusarium larvarum) and Cosmospora flammea (Fusarium coccophilum), and to collect strains of the entomopathogens that may have potential as biocontrol agents for armoured scale insects. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.
ISSN:1179-352X
1175-9003
1179-352X
DOI:10.30843/nzpp.2005.58.4264