Establishment and redistribution of Longitarsus flavicornis (Stephens) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) for the biological control of ragwort (Senecio jacobaea L.) in Tasmania

Australian Journal of Entomology

Volumn 39, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 42-46

  Ireson, J E ^a   Leighton, S M ^b   Holloway, R J ^a   Chatterton, W S ^a  

^a Australia   (Australia)

^b NONE   (Australia)

Author keywords

Biological control; Longitarsus flavicornis; Senecio jacobaea; Tasmania

Indexed keywords

AUSTRALIA; BIOLOGICAL PEST CONTROL; ENVIRONMENTAL RELEASE; SEASONALITY; WEED CONTROL;

LONGITARSUS FLAVICORNIS; SENECIO JACOBAEA;

EID: 0034143902     PISSN: 13266756     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1046/j.1440-6055.2000.00133.x     Document Type: Article

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