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1. A comparison of entomopathogenic nematode longevity in soil under laboratory conditions

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Shapiro-Ilan, D.I. , Stuart, R.J. , McCoy, C.W.
Subject:
Heterorhabditis , Steinernema , entomopathogenic nematodes , longevity , mortality , strain differences , soil
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2006

2. A unified degree day model describes survivorship of Copitarsia corruda Pogue & Simmons (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) at different constant temperatures

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Gómez, N.N. , Venette, R.C. , Gould, J.R. , Winograd, D.F.
Subject:
Copitarsia , mortality , temperature , heat sums , mathematical models , age , senescence , longevity , invasive species
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2009

3. A wild strain of Plodia interpunctella (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) from farm-stored maize in South Carolina: Effect of temperature on mating, survival, and fecundity

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Arbogast, R.T.
Subject:
Plodia interpunctella , storage insects , mating behavior , mating frequency , mortality , longevity , oviposition , fecundity , insect reproduction , temperature , corn , storage , South Carolina
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2007

4. Amino acids in nectar enhance longevity of female Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Vrzal, E.M. , Allan, S.A. , Hahn, D.A.
Subject:
insect rearing , Culex quinquefasciatus , adult insects , longevity , Lantana camara , nectar , amino acids , carbohydrates , insect nutrition , body size , mating behavior , mortality , insect pests , hematophagous insects , feed intake , nutritive value , nutrient requirements , males , females , feeding level , larvae , gender differences
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2010

5. Antibiosis and antixenosis to Aphis gossypii (Homoptera: Aphididae) in Colocasia esculenta

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Coleson, J.L. , Miller, R.H.
Subject:
Aphis gossypii , Colocasia esculenta , taro , Xanthosoma sagittifolium , pest resistance , antibiosis , antixenosis , cultivars , varietal resistance , germplasm screening , population density , mortality , fecundity , longevity , Guam
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2005

6. Biology and Biotype Determination of Greenbug, Schizaphis graminum (Hemiptera: Aphididae), on Seashore Paspalum Turfgrass (Paspalum vaginatum)

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Nuessly, G.S. , Nagata, R.T. , Burd, J.D. , Hentz, M.G. , Carroll, A.S. , Halbert, S.E.
Subject:
Schizaphis graminum , insect biology , biotypes , host plants , Paspalum vaginatum , turf grasses , cultivars , insect development , insect reproduction , fecundity , longevity , mortality , virulence , plant damage , Florida
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2008

7. Biology of Mozena obtusa (Hemiptera: Coreidae), a candidate for the biological control of mesquite, Prosopis spp. (Fabaceae)

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Cuda, J.P. , DeLoach, C.J.
Subject:
life cycle (organisms) , Coreidae , Prosopis glandulosa var. glandulosa , weed control , biological control , biological control agents , developmental stages , biological development , mortality , longevity , oviposition , fecundity , natural enemies , parasitoids , parasitism , seasonal variation , population density , Prosopis ruscifolia , Texas
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
1998

8. Biology of the Armored Scale Rhizaspidiotus donacis (Hemiptera: Diaspididae), a Candidate Agent for Biological Control of Giant Reed

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Moran, Patrick J. , Goolsby, John A.
Subject:
life cycle (organisms) , Diaspididae , scale insects , biological control agents , insect biology , weed control , Arundo donax , life history , insect development , developmental stages , mortality , longevity , insect reproduction
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2010

9. Breakfast of Champions or Kiss of Death? Survival and Sexual Performance of Protein-fed, Sterile Mediterranean Fruit Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Description:
Proceedings of an FAO/IAEA Coordinated Research Project on "Quality Assurance in Mass-Reared and Released Fruit Flies for Use in SIT Programmes" / edited by C. Cáceres, J. Hendrichs, E.B. Jang, D.O. McInnes, A.S. Robinson, and T.E. Shelley.
Author:
Yuval, B. , Maor, M. , Levy, K. , Kaspi, R. , Taylor, P. , Shelly, T.
Subject:
Ceratitis capitata , fruit flies , insect nutrition , experimental diets , dietary protein , protein deficiencies , mortality , sexual behavior , mating competitiveness , foraging , longevity , starvation , sterile insect technique , literature reviews
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2007

10. Changes in Honey Bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) Colony Swarming and Survival Pre- and Postarrival of Varroa destructor (Mesostigmata: Varroidae) in Louisiana

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Villa, Jose D. , Bustamante, Dulce M. , Dunkley, Jimmy P. , Escobar, Luis A.
Subject:
Apis mellifera , honey bee colonies , ectoparasites , mites , Varroa destructor , parasitism , host-parasite relationships , swarming , swarms , mortality , longevity , temporal variation , Louisiana
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2008