Abstract
The Monterey pine aphid, Essigella californica Essig, is a recent incursion into Australia. Its sudden and rapid spread into commercial Pinus radiata D. Don plantations has caused concern to the forestry industry. Laboratory-based development studies showed that the apterous morph has three instars rather than the four typical of aphids. This difference was validated by an analysis of field-collected samples. The adaptive significance of this finding is discussed in relation to other aspects of this species' life history.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 697-700 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Annals of the Entomological Society of America |
| Volume | 97 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published - Jul 2004 |