Emergence and Adult Biology of Agrilus Difficilis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), a Pest of Honeylocust, Gleditsia Triacanthos

Authors

Rodney C. Akers, BASF Wyandotte Corporations
Daniel A. Herms, The Dow Gardens
David G. Nielsen, Ohio State University

Document Type

Peer-Review Article

Abstract

Emergence and adult biology of Agrilus difficilis were examined in relation to its host Gleditsia triacanthos. began as early as 5 June in 1982 and completed as late as 22 July in 1983. Females lived significantly longer, 48 days, than males, 29 days. Average fecundity was one egg per day during a 36-day oviposition period.

Recommended Citation

Akers, Rodney C.; Herms, Daniel A.; and Nielsen, David G. 1986. "Emergence and Adult Biology of Agrilus Difficilis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), a Pest of Honeylocust, Gleditsia Triacanthos," The Great Lakes Entomologist, vol 19 (1)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22543/0090-0222.1552
Available at: https://scholar.valpo.edu/tgle/vol19/iss1/4