Abstract
Female Anthonomus grandis that had attained reproductive status on cotton squares consistently failed to oviposit into flower buds of 2 species of Sphaeralcea, whose buds may contain chemical deterrents. Female boll weevils attained reproductive maturity after feeding exclusively on buds of S. emoryi. -from Authors
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 392-397 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of economic entomology |
Volume | 83 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1990 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ecology
- Insect Science