Action of fenoxycarb on metamorphosis and cocoon spinning in Chrysoperla carnea (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae): identification of the JHA-sensitive period

Fenoxycarb is an insecticide with a juvenile hormone mimicking effect, which disturbs metamorphosis in several insect species, including the neuropteran Chrysoperla carnea. Administration of different doses of fenoxycarb to third instar larvae causes a dose dependent inhibition of metamorphosis and...

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Main Authors: Laura BORTOLOTTI, Anna MICCIARELLI SBRENNA, Giovanni SBRENNA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2005-03-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200501-0004_Action_of_fenoxycarb_on_metamorphosis_and_cocoon_spinning_in_Chrysoperla_carnea_Neuroptera_Chrysopidae_iden.php