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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Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science
2008-10-01
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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 |