Distribution, development biology and behavior of <em>Dacus persicus</em> associated with <em>Calotropis gigantea</em> in Sri Lanka

<em>Calotropis gigantea</em> (Crown flower, Giant milkweed or Wara) is a native medicinal plant in Sri Lanka. It is recorded as an invasive plant in Australia, Brazil, USA, etc. <em>Dacus persicus</em> is recorded as a highly destructive monophagous pest of <em>C. gigan...

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Main Authors: W. P. S. N. Wijeweera, K. A. D. W. Senaratne, K. Dhileepan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka 2021-09-01
Series:Ceylon Journal of Science
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Online Access:https://cjs.sljol.info/articles/7902