Research into practical control methods for carpenterworm, Prionoxystus robiniae (Peck), a large wood boring larva, was continued. Observations indicate this pest primarily attacks older trees of the Hartley variety that are infected with deep bark canker, a stress-related bacterial disorder. Carpenterworm (CW) also attacks the Franquette variety. Hartley orchards with substantial deep bark can...

Microsatellite markers were developed for epidemiological studies on the black locust gall midge Obolodiplosis robiniae (Haldeman) (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), a native North America pest introduced to Europe and Asia. Polymorphism at each locus was tested on 68 individuals from six populations reared from infected host leaves of Robinia pseudoacacia L. collected in China. Fourteen loci were found...

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The aim of the research was to present current data on distribution and development some alien phytophagous insects in territory Ukraine.We considered 19 species insects, including 2 Coleoptera, 7 Hemiptera (including 4 bug species), Lepidoptera, Hymenoptera, 1 Diptera. Hyphantria cunea penetrated Ukraine about 70 years ago sometimes outbreaks orchards or shelterbelts. Cameraria ohridella Cydal...

Biological invasions in forest ecosystems are recognised as a global scale challenge. However, our current knowledge of invasive alien insect species (IAFIS) Romania is still lacking and rather insufficient to support clear policies. The aim this study contribute better understanding the distribution IAFIS Muntenia Dobrogea provinces Romania. For purpose, direct observations collections were ma...