Open AccessTHE LIFE HISTORY OF MNESAMPELA PRIVATA (GUEN.) (LEPIDOPTERA: GEOMETRIDAE) A DEFOLIATOR OF YOUNG EUCALYPTS
Author(s) -
Elliott H. J.,
Bashford R.
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
australian journal of entomology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1440-6055
pISSN - 1326-6756
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-6055.1978.tb00144.x
Subject(s) - biology , lepidoptera genitalia , pest analysis , life history , sowing , host (biology) , zoology , ecology , botany
The autumn gum moth, Mnesampela privata (Guen.), is a pest of eucalypts in southern Australia, often completely defoliating young trees, particularly those in the blue gum group. Its life cycle in southern Tasmania is described and notes on its host range and natural enemies are given. The pest status of M. privata is discussed in relation to future increases in the planting of susceptible species of eucalypts.