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Development of Cactoblastis cactorum (Berg) (Lepidoptera : pyralidae) on six north American Opuntia species
Author(s): L. D. Mafokoane, H. G. Zimmermann and M. P. Hill
Month: Sep
Year: 2007
Publication Type: Article
Journal: African Entomology
Volume: 15
Issue: 2
Pages: 295-299
Article Topic(s): Disturbance
Research Setting(s): Savanna
Species Referenced: Opuntia stricta (Erect pricklypear),
Abstract
Evaluates the utilization of Opuntia species in South Africa by the moth Cactoblastis cactorum. Since the moth has been introduced to North America, this has raised concern for the native North American Opuntia species. The host range of Cactoblastis cactorum in south Africa extended to at least six Opuntia species.Suggested Citation
L. D. Mafokoane, H. G. Zimmermann and M. P. Hill. "Development of Cactoblastis cactorum (Berg) (Lepidoptera : pyralidae) on six north American Opuntia species." African Entomology 15.2 (2007): 295-299.Go back