The effect of temperature on the diapause and cold hardiness of Dendrolimus tabulaeformis (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae)

Pine caterpillar, Dendrolimus tabulaeformis Tsai et Liu, is a major pine pest in North China. The larvae enter diapause in the third or fourth instar before winter. Supercooling points (SCP) and cold hardiness of the diapausing larvae were investigated and compared in non-acclimated, acclimated and...

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Main Authors: Ju-Ping ZENG, Feng GE, Jian-Wei SU, Yong WANG
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2008-10-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200804-0008_The_effect_of_temperature_on_the_diapause_and_cold_hardiness_of_Dendrolimus_tabulaeformis_Lepidoptera_Lasioca.php