The sweetpotato butterfly (Acraea acerata Hew., Nymphalidae): A review

The sweetpotato butterfly ( Acraea acerata Hew.) is an important defoliating insect pest of sweetpotato in Eastern Africa. Data on distribution, biology and yield loss are presented. Control strategies such as handpicking, chemical control, host-plant resistance, cultural control and biological cont...

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Published in:International journal of pest management 1997-01, Vol.43 (4), p.275-278
Main Authors: Smit, Nicole E. J. M., Lugojja, Fred, Ogenga-Latigo, Morris W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acraea Acerata
Africa
Biological and medical sciences
East Africa
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Generalities
Ipomoea batatas
Nymphalidae
Phytopathology. Animal pests. Plant and forest protection
Protozoa. Invertebrates
Sweetpotato
Sweetpotato Butterfly
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Summary:The sweetpotato butterfly ( Acraea acerata Hew.) is an important defoliating insect pest of sweetpotato in Eastern Africa. Data on distribution, biology and yield loss are presented. Control strategies such as handpicking, chemical control, host-plant resistance, cultural control and biological control are discussed.
ISSN:0967-0874
1366-5863
DOI:10.1080/096708797228564