The Pathogenicity of Neoaplectana carpocapsae to Blackfly Larvae
| Title | The Pathogenicity of Neoaplectana carpocapsae to Blackfly Larvae |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1980 |
| Authors | Molloy, DP, Gaugler, RR, Jamnback, H |
| Journal | Journal of Invertebrate Pathology |
| Volume | 36 |
| Pagination | 302-306 |
| Keywords | biological control of blackflies, Neoaplectana carpocapsae, Simulium spp. |
| Abstract | Laboratory assays indicated that infective-stage juveniles of Neoaplectana carpocapsae are highly pathogenic to Simulium spp. larvae. Instar susceptibility increased with larval size, with early instars being nonsusceptible. High rates of mortality (75 – 100%) were achieved in assays against late instars. These results indicate that N. carpocapsae may have potential value as a blackfly biocontrol agent. |
| URL | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0022201180900397 |
| DOI | 10.1016/0022-2011(80)90039-7 |
