Modelling the population fluctuation of winter moth and mottled umber moth in central and northern Germany

Modelling the population fluctuation of winter moth and mottled umber moth in central and northern Germany

Abstract Background Winter moth (Operophtera brumata) and mottled umber moth (Erannis defoliaria) are forest Lepidoptera species characterized by periodic high abundance in a 7–11 year cycle. During outbreak years they cause severe defoliation in many forest stands in Europe. In order to better unde...

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Main Authors: Anika Hittenbeck, Ronald Bialozyt, Matthias Schmidt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2019-01-01
Series:Forest Ecosystems
Subjects:
Operophtera brumata
Erannis defoliaria
Generalized additive mixed model
Weather effect
Insect pest outbreaks
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40663-019-0162-6

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