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BIOSYSTEMATICS OF THE GENUS EUXOA (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE): V. REARING PROCEDURES, AND LIFE CYCLES OF 36 SPECIES

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 May 2012

C. F. Hinks  and
J. R. Byers
C. F. Hinks
Affiliation:
Biosystematics Research Institute, Agriculture Canada, Ottawa
J. R. Byers
Affiliation:
Biosystematics Research Institute, Agriculture Canada, Ottawa
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Abstract

A rearing method, based upon an artificial diet, has proved successful in establishing laboratory colonies of 36 species of the genus Euxoa. The diet is described, along with methods for controlling disease, particularly by the use of antimicrobial agents.

Many of the 36 species of Euxoa have not been reared before and their habits and life histories are little known. The data derived from their development under laboratory conditions and which can be related to seasonal distribution are recorded. Particular emphasis is given to the overwintering stage and to the occurrence of an aestivating stage.

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The Canadian Entomologist , Volume 108 , Issue 12 , December 1976 , pp. 1345 - 1357
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Copyright © Entomological Society of Canada 1976

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