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Tingidae for biological control ofLantana camara [Verbenaceae]

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The host range, distribution and aspects of the biology ofTingidae recorded from plants in the genusLantana are reviewed. Tingids possess attributes predisposing them for use as biological control agents. Possible benefits from importation of a larger gene pool ofTeleonemia scrupulosa are discussed. The host ranges ofT. elata andLeptobyrsa decora were studied under simulated field conditions. Results indicated that both species are restricted almost entirely toL. camara. SubsequentlyT. scrupolosa, collected from diverse habitats throughout its range,T. elata andL. decora have been liberated in Australia.

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La liste des hôtes, la distribution et certains aspects de la biologie deTingidae trouvés sur des plantes du genreLantana sont décrits. Ces insectes présentent des aptitudes les prédisposant à l'utilisation comme agents de lutte biologique contre ces plantes. Les avantages possibles de l'importation d'un plus grand ensemble de gènes deTeleonemia scrupulosa sont discutés. Les plantes hôtes deT. elata et deLeptobyrsa decora ont été étudiées dans des conditions simulant celles de la nature. Les résultats obtenus ont montré que les deux espèces sont presque entièrement limitées àL. camara. En conséquence,T. scrupulosa, récolté dans divers habitats,T, elata etL. decora, ont été introduits en Australie.

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Harley, K.L.S., Kassulke, R.C. Tingidae for biological control ofLantana camara [Verbenaceae] . Entomophaga 16, 389–410 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02370921

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