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Collections of natural enemies ofLeptinotarsa decemlineata [Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae] in Mexico, 1980–1985

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Three trips were taken to central Mexico to search for natural enemies ofLeptinotarsa decemlineata (Say), in 1980, 1983, and 1985. 18 natural enemy species were found associated with 10 species ofLeptinotarsa. Asopine pentatomids dominate the collections, followed by tachnid parasites and hemipteran and coleopteran predators. Natural enemies may play a major role in regulating populations ofLeptinotarsa in Mexico. Their adaptability to northern climates is unclear.

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Trois voyages ont été entrepris dans le centre du Mexique pour rechercher les ennemis naturels deLeptinotarsa decemlineata (Say) en 1980, 1983 et 1985. Dix-huit espèces d'ennemis naturels ont été trouvées associées aux 10 espèces deLeptinotarsa. Les pentatomides Asopine dominent dans les récoltes, suivis par les tachinaires parasites et les hémiptères et les coléoptères prédateurs. Les ennemis naturels peuvent jouer un rôle primordial dans la régulation des populations deLeptinotarsa au Mexique. Leur capacité d'adaptation aux climats septentrionaux est incertaine.

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  1. Ting H. Hsiao (Professor of Entomology)

    Present address: Department of Biology, Utah State University, 84322, Logan, Utah, USA

  2. F. A. Drummond

    Present address: Department of Entomology, Michigan State University, 48824, East Lansing, Michigan, USA

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  1. Department of Plant Sciences, University of Rhode Island, 02881, Kingston, RI, USA

    P. A. Logan, R. A. Casagrande, Ting H. Hsiao (Professor of Entomology) & F. A. Drummond

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Logan, P.A., Casagrande, R.A., Hsiao, T.H. et al. Collections of natural enemies ofLeptinotarsa decemlineata [Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae] in Mexico, 1980–1985. Entomophaga 32, 249–254 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02373247

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