ISSN:
1570-7458
Keywords:
forest tent caterpillar moth
;
Malacosoma disstria
;
fluctuating asymmetry
;
survival ability
;
pest management
;
Lepidoptera
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Fluctuating asymmetry of the first tarsal segment of the proleg of the forest tent caterpiller mothMalacosoma disstria Hbn. (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) was significantly inversely related to survival ability in the lab. The monitoring of population levels of fluctuating asymmetry could have important implications in pest management of this and other species by providing an indication of the health of a population.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02380563
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