Open AccessSEASONAL OVIPOSITION PATTERNS OF CHRYSODEIXJS ARGENT1FERA (GUENÉE) (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE) ON FLUE‐CURED TOBACCO IN NORTH QUEENSLAND
Author(s) -
Broadley R. H.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
australian journal of entomology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1440-6055
pISSN - 1326-6756
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-6055.1981.tb00994.x
Subject(s) - noctuidae , lepidoptera genitalia , biology , curing of tobacco , larva , sowing , toxicology , veterinary medicine , agronomy , horticulture , botany , medicine
Twice weekly, non‐destructive sampling of Chrysodeixis argentijera eggs on flue‐cured tobacco plants was employed to study seasonal oviposition patterns in the Mareeba and Dimbulah districts of north Queensland during four seasons, 1971–72 to 1974–75. These patterns were synchronised in both districts. Major peaks of oviposition did not occur until mid‐October or early November. Early planting is therefore suggested as a method whereby damage by C. argentijera larvae might be minimised.