Life Histories and Host-Range Evaluation of Two Chrysomelid Beetles (<i>Zygogramma</i> spp.) Released against <i>Tithonia rotundifolia</i> in South Africa

<i>Tithonia rotundifolia</i> (Mill.) S.F. Blake (Asteraceae) is among the three <i>Tithonia</i> species from Mexico that are invasive in South Africa. To curb its invasiveness and negative impact in South Africa, two chrysomelid beetles, <i>Zygogramma signatipennis</...

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Main Authors: Khethani V. Mawela, David O. Simelane, Terence Olckers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/3/267