The Influence of Host Condition on Post First Instar Development of the Bronze Birch Borer, Agrilus Anxius (Coleoptera: Buprestidae)

Authors

John Ball, University of Minnesota Technical College
Gary Simmons, Michigan State University

Document Type

Peer-Review Article

Abstract

The bronze birch borer is a contributing factor in birch dieback. It is believed that host condition has a major influence on the development of the borer. We found that the host tree's apparent condition does not appear to influence post first instar development.

Recommended Citation

Ball, John and Simmons, Gary 1986. "The Influence of Host Condition on Post First Instar Development of the Bronze Birch Borer, Agrilus Anxius (Coleoptera: Buprestidae)," The Great Lakes Entomologist, vol 19 (2)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22543/0090-0222.1559
Available at: https://scholar.valpo.edu/tgle/vol19/iss2/4