Document Type
Peer-Review Article
Abstract
The lesser peachtree borer, Synanthedon pictipes, is a native insect with well distributed hosts near peach orchards, which has high mobility between sylvatic and domestic hosts. It is able to take advantage of the susceptibility of the peach tree to periodic freeze injury and disease cankers. The moth stage is present through most of the growing season and effectively conceals the eggs singly at the most favorable sites for larval success.
Recommended Citation
Meyer, R. H.
1982.
"Biological Characteristics That Make The Lesser Peachtree Borer (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) a Pest on Peach Trees,"
The Great Lakes Entomologist, vol 15
(3)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22543/0090-0222.1435
Available at:
https://scholar.valpo.edu/tgle/vol15/iss3/9