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Does `enemy-free space' exist? Experimental host shifts of an herbivorous fly.

Authors :
Gratton, Claudio
Welter, Stephen C.
Source :
Ecology; Apr99, Vol. 80 Issue 3, p773, 13p, 10 Black and White Photographs, 3 Charts, 5 Graphs
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Presents a study which experimentally created a host plant shift for a specialized leafmining fly, Liriomyza helianthi. Natural enemies as agents of natural selection on herbivorous insects; Enemy-free space; Larval transfers; Parasitoids.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00129658
Volume :
80
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Ecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2125748
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/177016