Notes on aspects of the life history and behavior of Coleotechnites eryngiella (Gelechiidae)

Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society

Volumn 60, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 103-106

  Danderson, Clark A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA CHAMPAIGN   (United States)

Author keywords

Eryngium; Herbivory; Illinois; Tallgrass prairie

Indexed keywords

HERBIVORY; LIFE HISTORY; MOTH;

ILLINOIS; NORTH AMERICA; UNITED STATES;

COLEOTECHNITES; GELECHIIDAE;

EID: 33748334290     PISSN: 00240966     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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