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1. Age-specific interaction between the parasitoid, Encarsia formosa and its host, the silverleaf whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Strain B)

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Author:: Hu, J.S. , Gelman, D.B. , Blackburn, M.B. , Journal of insect science (Online)
Subject:: Encarsia formosa , Bemisia argentifolii , parasitoids , host-parasite relationships , age , instars , parasitism , insect development , developmental stages , duration , molting , body size , longevity , Aleyrodidae , insect pests
Collection:: Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:: 2003

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

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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

3. Effect of maysin on wild-type, deltamethrin-resistant, and Bt-resistant Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

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Author:: Rector, B.G. , Liang, G. , Guo, Y.
Subject:: Helicoverpa armigera , Helicoverpa zea , strains , insecticide resistance , deltamethrin , Bacillus thuringiensis , larvae , artificial diets , Zea mays , corn , chemical constituents of plants , flavones , toxicity , pest resistance , cross resistance , insect growth , larval development , body weight , body size , insect pests
Collection:: Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:: 2003

4. Reproductive Traits of Northern Corn Rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Relation to Female and Male Body Size

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Author:: French, B. Wade , Hammack, Leslie
Subject:: corn , Zea mays , plant pests , insect pests , Diabrotica barberi , insect reproduction , fecundity , clutch size , longevity , insect behavior , copulation , mating frequency , males , females , body size , gender differences , insect control , transgenic plants , biological resistance , breeding sites , mating competitiveness
Collection:: Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:: 2010

5. Zoophthora radicans (Zygomycetes: Entomophthorales) conidia production from naturally infected Empoasca kraemeri and dry-formulated mycelium under laboratory and field conditions

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Author:: Wraight, S.P. , Galaini-Wraight, S. , Carruthers, R.I. , Roberts, D.W.
Subject:: Erynia radicans , entomopathogenic fungi , biological control agents , mycelium , pesticide formulations , conidia , sporulation , ambient temperature , rehydration , temporal variation , Empoasca , infection , body size , mathematical models , beans , cowpeas , leaves , insect pests , biological control , Brazil
Collection:: Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:: 2003