Phytophagous insects associated with goldenrods (Solidago spp.) in Gainesville, Florida

The insect fauna of four species of goldenrods, Solidago canadensis var. scabra, S. fistulosa, S. gigantea and S. leavenworthii, was surveyed during four years in and around Gainesville, Florida. The 122 phytophagous species collected are listed and classified according to relative frequency of occu...

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Published in:The Florida entomologist 1994-06, Vol.77 (2), p.209-221
Main Authors: Fontes, E.M.G, Habeck, D.H, Slansky, F. Jr
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult insects
AUXILIAIRE DE LUTTE BIOLOGIQUE
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL ORGANISMS
DESHERBAGE
Entomology
ESCARDA
Fauna
FLORIDA
FLORIDE
Insect larvae
Insect pests
INSECTA
Larval development
Leaves
Midges
ORGANISMOS PARA CONTROL BIOLOGICO
Phytophagous insects
Plants
SOLIDAGO
SOLIDAGO CANADENSIS
solidago fistulosa
solidago gigantes
solidago leavenworthi
WEED CONTROL
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Summary:The insect fauna of four species of goldenrods, Solidago canadensis var. scabra, S. fistulosa, S. gigantea and S. leavenworthii, was surveyed during four years in and around Gainesville, Florida. The 122 phytophagous species collected are listed and classified according to relative frequency of occurrence, guild, host range, plant part attacked, life stages collected, and associated goldenrod species. Only 14 (11%) of the phytophagous species are known to be restricted to goldenrods and Aster (Compositae). Eight insect species are considered as possible biological control agents of Solidago spp. /// La fauna de insectos presente en cuatro especies de vara de oro, Solidago canadensis var scabra, S. fistulosa, S. gigantea y S. leavenworthii fué, estudiada en Gainesville, Florida durante cuatro años. Los 122 specimenes fitófagos colectados, se han listado y clasificado de acuerdo a la frequencia relativa de aparición, asociación, rango de hospedantes, parte de la planta atacada, estado de desarrollo y especies de vara de oro a las que se asociaron. Solamente 14 (11%) de los fitófagos hallados son conocidos como específicos de las vara de oro y Aster (Compositae). Ocho especies son consideradas como posibles agentes de control biológico de Solidago spp.
ISSN:0015-4040
1938-5102
DOI:10.2307/3495506