Host Specificity and Preliminary Impact of <i>Lepidapion argentatum</i> (Coleoptera, Brentidae)<i>,</i> a Biocontrol Candidate for French Broom (<i>Genista monspessulana</i>, Fabaceae)

French broom (<i>Genista monspessulana</i>) (Fabaceae) is a perennial species native to the Mediterranean basin. Introduced in the 19th century as an ornamental plant, it is currently invasive in California and Australia. The current research is focused on biocontrol with the use of the...

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Main Authors: Elven Kerdellant, Thierry Thomann, Andy Sheppard, René F. H. Sforza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/8/691