Chronic Sublethal Effects of Cantharidin on the Diamondback Moth Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae)

The diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (Linnaeus) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae), is a major pest of cruciferous vegetables worldwide. Cantharidin, a natural toxin isolated from blister beetles, has been reported to be toxic to P. xylostella. However, little is known on the chronic sublethal effects...

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Main Authors: Zhengyu Huang, Yalin Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-05-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/7/6/1962